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{{Short description|Public, coeducational high school in Columbus, Ohio, United States}}
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|streetaddress = 6100 Beechcroft Road
| streetaddress = 6100 Beechcroft Road
|city = [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus]]
| city = [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus]]
|state = [[Ohio]]
| state = [[Ohio]]
|county = ([[Franklin County, Ohio|Franklin County]])
| county = ([[Franklin County, Ohio|Franklin County]])
|zipcode = 43229
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|district = [[Columbus City Schools]]
| district = [[Columbus City Schools]]
|superintendent = Dr. Dan Good<ref name="Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory"/>
| superintendent = Angela Chapman
|principal = Monique Jacquet<ref name="Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory"/>
| principal = Dr. Samuel Johnson<ref name="Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory"/>
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|type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]], [[Coeducational]] [[high school]]
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| colors = [[Brown]] and [[Gold (color)|Gold]]<ref name="Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory"/> {{color box|brown}}{{color box|gold}}
|established = 1976
| established = 1976
| enrollment = 658 (2022–23)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3904380&ID=390438000590|title=Beechcroft High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=July 10, 2024}}</ref>
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|homepage = [http://www.columbus.k12.oh.us/applications/schoolwebsites/SchoolProfile.nsf/(WebHome2)/Beechcroft_High_School?OpenDocument School website]
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'''Beechcroft High School''' is a four-year high school (grades 9-12) located on the north side of [[Columbus, Ohio]]. It is a part of [[Columbus City Schools]]. Beechcroft was first opened in 1976 as a six-year junior/senior high school. At that time, school enrollment peaked at 1,200+ students. Current enrollment is 950 students.
'''Beechcroft High School''' is a four-year high school (grades 9–12) located on the north side of [[Columbus, Ohio]]. It is a part of [[Columbus City Schools]]. Beechcroft was first opened in 1976 as a six-year junior/senior high school. At that time, school enrollment peaked at 1,200+ students. Current enrollment is 658 students (2022-23).


Beechcroft is known to some as "Da Croft". The school colors are Gold and Brown. The school nickname is the Cougars. They compete in the Columbus City League with league rival Northland High School.
The school colors are Gold and Brown. The school nickname is the Cougars. They compete in the Columbus City League with league rival Northland High School.


==Sports and activities==
==Sports and activities==
The school has 10 boys and 9 girls varsity sports which include baseball, basketball (Boys and Girls), bowling (Boys and Girls), cross country (Boys and Girls), football, softball, swimming & diving (Boys and Girls), soccer (Boys and Girls), tennis (Boys and Girls), track & field (Boys and Girls), wrestling, and volleyball.
The school has 10 boys and 9 girls varsity sports which include baseball, basketball (Boys and Girls), bowling (Boys and Girls), cross country (Boys and Girls), football, softball, swimming & diving (Boys and Girls), soccer (Boys and Girls), tennis (Boys and Girls), track & field (Boys and Girls), wrestling, and volleyball.


The football program at Beechcroft competes in the Columbus City League. Beechcroft has reached the [[OHSAA]] playoffs 18 times in football (2016,2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2008, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997, 1995, 1991, 1990, 1988, 1982) . Beechcroft overall record is 299-129-1
The football program at Beechcroft competes in the Columbus City League. Beechcroft has reached the [[OHSAA]] playoffs 22 times in football (1982, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) Beechcroft overall record is 329-153-1


The Basketball program at Beechcroft also competes in the Columbus City Legaue. Beechcroft has 2 city league Championships, 8 District titles, 3 Regional titles, and made the OHSAA State Final four 3 times in school history
The Basketball program at Beechcroft also competes in the Columbus City League. Beechcroft has 3 city league Championships, 9 District titles, 3 Regional titles, and made the OHSAA State Final four 3 times in school history


According to Tom Dunlap, one of the best coaches ever in Central Ohio, "The first City League championship is one of my most memorable accomplishments,” Dunlap wrote. “We defeated Brookhaven 39-3 that season. I also will remember our first playoff victory in 1991. That came against Portsmouth, and coach Ward was a player on that Portsmouth team. That season, we opened with victories over Worthington Kilbourne, Thomas Worthington and Westerville South."
According to Tom Dunlap, one of the best coaches ever in Central Ohio{{Citation needed|date=May 2024}}, "The first City League championship is one of my most memorable accomplishments,” Dunlap wrote. “We defeated Brookhaven 39-3 that season. I also will remember our first playoff victory in 1991. That came against Portsmouth, and coach Ward was a player on that Portsmouth team. That season, we opened with victories over Worthington Kilbourne, Thomas Worthington and Westerville South."
Updated Jan 20, 2009 at 11:57 AM


The school received national attention from ESPN and Sports Illustrated during the 2008 football season, after beating local league foe Centennial High School 96-0. Beechcroft scored 55 first quarter points, tying for the 4th highest point total in one quarter in national high school football history. The 96 points scored by Beechcroft also tied for the second highest point total in the nation during the 2008 high school football season.
The school received national attention from ESPN and Sports Illustrated during the 2008 football season, after beating local league foe Centennial High School 96–0. Beechcroft scored 55 first quarter points, tying for the 4th highest point total in one quarter in national high school football history. The 96 points scored by Beechcroft also tied for the second highest point total in the nation during the 2008 high school football season.


The school's Latin Club functions as a local chapter of both the [[Junior_Classical_League_state_chapters#Ohio_JCL|Ohio Junior Classical League]] (OJCL)<ref>{{cite web|title=Executive Board Pre-File Application |url=http://ohiojcl.org/prefile.shtml |year=2010 |work=OhioJCL.org - June 2007 |publisher=Internet Archive: Wayback Machine |accessdate=August 16, 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070617024347/http://ohiojcl.org/prefile.shtml |archivedate=June 17, 2007 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> and [[National Junior Classical League]] (NJCL).<ref>{{cite web|title=OJCL Constitution |url=http://www.ohiojcl.org/resources/constitution.html#c31 |year=2010 |work=OhioJCL.org - July 2002 |publisher=Internet Archive: Wayback Machine |accessdate=August 16, 2010 |quote=... by paying both OJCL annual chapter dues and any annual chapter membership dues required by NJCL. |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20020721140258/http://www.ohiojcl.org/resources/constitution.html#c31 |archivedate=July 21, 2002 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>
The school's Latin Club functions as a local chapter of both the [[Junior Classical League state chapters#Ohio JCL|Ohio Junior Classical League]] (OJCL)<ref>{{cite web|title=Executive Board Pre-File Application |url=http://ohiojcl.org/prefile.shtml |year=2010 |work=OhioJCL.org - June 2007 |publisher=Internet Archive: Wayback Machine |accessdate=August 16, 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070617024347/http://ohiojcl.org/prefile.shtml |archivedate=June 17, 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and [[National Junior Classical League]] (NJCL).<ref>{{cite web|title=OJCL Constitution |url=http://www.ohiojcl.org/resources/constitution.html#c31 |year=2010 |work=OhioJCL.org - July 2002 |publisher=Internet Archive: Wayback Machine |accessdate=August 16, 2010 |quote=... by paying both OJCL annual chapter dues and any annual chapter membership dues required by NJCL. |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20020721140258/http://www.ohiojcl.org/resources/constitution.html#c31 |archivedate=July 21, 2002 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*[[Curtis Keaton]] - NFL footballer
*[[Curtis Keaton]] - NFL footballer
*[[Chip Cox]] - [[Canadian Football League|CFL]] player for the [[Montreal Alouettes]]
*[[Chip Cox]] - [[Canadian Football League|CFL]] player for the [[Montreal Alouettes]], 2022 inductee Canadian Football League Hall of Fame
*[[Ed Temple]] - 1991 AP 2nd Team All Ohio, Author of Escape from Uncle Sam's Plantation
*[[Ed Temple]]-[author and 2nd team all Ohio football player]], Escape from Uncle Sam's Plantation, Music is the Devil's Playground, etc.
*[[Hanif Abdurraqib]] - poet, critic, ''New York Times'' bestselling author of ''Go Ahead In The Rain: Notes To A Tribe Called Quest''
*James "Butchie" Washington and Bobby Neimet were the two best QB's (according to legendary coach Tom Dunlap).


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.columbus.k12.oh.us/applications/schoolwebsites/SchoolProfile.nsf/(WebHome2)/Beechcroft_High_School?OpenDocument Official site]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20131014002950/http://www.columbus.k12.oh.us/applications/schoolwebsites/SchoolProfile.nsf/(WebHome2)/Beechcroft_High_School?OpenDocument Official site]
*https://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/2008/10/06/coaches_corner.html
*https://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/2008/10/06/coaches_corner.html
*https://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2009/01/20/hsfb_beechcroft.ART_ART_01-20-09_C4_Q6CK5Q8.html
*https://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2009/01/20/hsfb_beechcroft.ART_ART_01-20-09_C4_Q6CK5Q8.html
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==References==
==References==
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{{Columbus, Ohio High Schools}}
{{Education in Franklin County, Ohio}}

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[[Category:High schools in Columbus, Ohio]]
[[Category:High schools in Columbus, Ohio]]
[[Category:Public high schools in Ohio]]
[[Category:Public high schools in Ohio]]
[[Category:1976 establishments in Ohio]]
[[Category:1976 establishments in Ohio]]
[[Category:Columbus City Schools]]

Latest revision as of 17:19, 9 December 2024

Beechcroft High School
Address
Map
6100 Beechcroft Road

Columbus
,
(Franklin County)
,
Ohio
43229

United States
Coordinates40°5′39″N 82°57′53″W / 40.09417°N 82.96472°W / 40.09417; -82.96472
Information
TypePublic, Coeducational high school
Established1976
School districtColumbus City Schools
SuperintendentAngela Chapman
PrincipalDr. Samuel Johnson[1]
Staff43.00 (FTE)[3]
Teaching staff44.00 (FTE)[3]
Grades9-12
Enrollment658 (2022–23)[3]
Student to teacher ratio14.95[3]
Color(s)Brown and Gold[1]   
Athletics10 boys and 9 girls varsity sports
Athletics conferenceColumbus City League[1]
Team nameCougars[1]
AccreditationNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools[2]
Websitehttps://www.ccsoh.us/beechcrofths

Beechcroft High School is a four-year high school (grades 9–12) located on the north side of Columbus, Ohio. It is a part of Columbus City Schools. Beechcroft was first opened in 1976 as a six-year junior/senior high school. At that time, school enrollment peaked at 1,200+ students. Current enrollment is 658 students (2022-23).

The school colors are Gold and Brown. The school nickname is the Cougars. They compete in the Columbus City League with league rival Northland High School.

Sports and activities

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The school has 10 boys and 9 girls varsity sports which include baseball, basketball (Boys and Girls), bowling (Boys and Girls), cross country (Boys and Girls), football, softball, swimming & diving (Boys and Girls), soccer (Boys and Girls), tennis (Boys and Girls), track & field (Boys and Girls), wrestling, and volleyball.

The football program at Beechcroft competes in the Columbus City League. Beechcroft has reached the OHSAA playoffs 22 times in football (1982, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) Beechcroft overall record is 329-153-1

The Basketball program at Beechcroft also competes in the Columbus City League. Beechcroft has 3 city league Championships, 9 District titles, 3 Regional titles, and made the OHSAA State Final four 3 times in school history

According to Tom Dunlap, one of the best coaches ever in Central Ohio[citation needed], "The first City League championship is one of my most memorable accomplishments,” Dunlap wrote. “We defeated Brookhaven 39-3 that season. I also will remember our first playoff victory in 1991. That came against Portsmouth, and coach Ward was a player on that Portsmouth team. That season, we opened with victories over Worthington Kilbourne, Thomas Worthington and Westerville South."

The school received national attention from ESPN and Sports Illustrated during the 2008 football season, after beating local league foe Centennial High School 96–0. Beechcroft scored 55 first quarter points, tying for the 4th highest point total in one quarter in national high school football history. The 96 points scored by Beechcroft also tied for the second highest point total in the nation during the 2008 high school football season.

The school's Latin Club functions as a local chapter of both the Ohio Junior Classical League (OJCL)[4] and National Junior Classical League (NJCL).[5]

Notable alumni

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  • Curtis Keaton - NFL footballer
  • Chip Cox - CFL player for the Montreal Alouettes, 2022 inductee Canadian Football League Hall of Fame
  • Ed Temple-[author and 2nd team all Ohio football player]], Escape from Uncle Sam's Plantation, Music is the Devil's Playground, etc.
  • Hanif Abdurraqib - poet, critic, New York Times bestselling author of Go Ahead In The Rain: Notes To A Tribe Called Quest
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References

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  1. ^ a b c d OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Archived from the original on November 3, 2010. Retrieved February 17, 2010.
  2. ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on March 15, 2010. Retrieved February 17, 2010.
  3. ^ a b c d "Beechcroft High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "Executive Board Pre-File Application". OhioJCL.org - June 2007. Internet Archive: Wayback Machine. 2010. Archived from the original on June 17, 2007. Retrieved August 16, 2010.
  5. ^ "OJCL Constitution". OhioJCL.org - July 2002. Internet Archive: Wayback Machine. 2010. Archived from the original on July 21, 2002. Retrieved August 16, 2010. ... by paying both OJCL annual chapter dues and any annual chapter membership dues required by NJCL.
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