Dixie Heights High School
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Dixie Heights High School is a 5-A high school located at 3010 Dixie Highway in Edgewood
, Kentucky
.
. It opened for classes in 1936 and was dedicated by Eleanor Roosevelt
. The main building is nearly identical in construction and materials to Simon Kenton High School
, located in Independence, Kentucky
. Before the renovations to both Dixie Heights High School and Simon Kenton High School
, they were known as the sister schools. The school was originally to be named for Franklin D. Roosevelt
. The school is on U.S. Route 25
(Dixie Highway
)/U.S. Route 42
.
Dixie Heights High School is in the Kenton County School District
. The Superintendent is Tim Hanner. One of the programs Dixie has was put into action by Mr. Hanner. The program is called Hanner's Hero's. It is a program that the students at Dixie can participate in, to tutor elementary students. The High School students are trained in the One to One Reading Program, and use those tools to help their elementary student learn to read. In 2007 Dixie Heights ranked in the top 10% of Kentucky schools in state testing. The school earned a 7 out of 10 rating by GreatSchools, and the school has an overall community rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
In addition to tuition, students are given guidance related to post-secondary opportunities in the current job market, military, colleges, and technical school. The current Principal is Larry Tibbs. Dixie has two Assistant Principals; Karen Hendrix, and Matt Moore. There are about 1,300 Students that currently attend Dixie Heights High School.
Dixie Heights High School is 5A school, home to the Colonels, and the school colors are Red and Gray. The natural rival to Dixie, is Covington Catholic High School
, who are the blue Colonels, along with Simon Kenton High School
, Ryle High School
, and Highlands High School.
Edgewood, Kentucky
There were 3,099 households out of which 44.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.4% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.1% were non-families. 11.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.5% had someone...
, Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
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History
The school was built by the Works Progress AdministrationWorks Progress Administration
The Works Progress Administration was the largest and most ambitious New Deal agency, employing millions of unskilled workers to carry out public works projects, including the construction of public buildings and roads, and operated large arts, drama, media, and literacy projects...
. It opened for classes in 1936 and was dedicated by Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was the First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945. She supported the New Deal policies of her husband, distant cousin Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and became an advocate for civil rights. After her husband's death in 1945, Roosevelt continued to be an international...
. The main building is nearly identical in construction and materials to Simon Kenton High School
Simon Kenton High School
Simon Kenton High School is located at 11132 Madison Pike in Independence, Kentucky. The school's athletic teams are known as the PioneersOn July 19, 1935, an application was filed with the Public Works Administration for Kenton County, Kentucky for funds to construct a public high school...
, located in Independence, Kentucky
Independence, Kentucky
Independence is a suburban city in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 14,982 at the 2000 census and estimated to be 22,105 in 2009. It is one of two county seats of Kenton County...
. Before the renovations to both Dixie Heights High School and Simon Kenton High School
Simon Kenton High School
Simon Kenton High School is located at 11132 Madison Pike in Independence, Kentucky. The school's athletic teams are known as the PioneersOn July 19, 1935, an application was filed with the Public Works Administration for Kenton County, Kentucky for funds to construct a public high school...
, they were known as the sister schools. The school was originally to be named for Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt , also known by his initials, FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic crisis and world war...
. The school is on U.S. Route 25
U.S. Route 25
U.S. Route 25 is a north–south United States highway that runs for from Brunswick, Georgia to the Ohio state line in Covington, Kentucky.-Georgia:...
(Dixie Highway
Dixie Highway
The Dixie Highway was a United States automobile highway, first planned in 1914 to connect the US Midwest with the Southern United States. It was part of the National Auto Trail system, and grew out of an earlier Miami to Montreal highway. The final result is better understood as a small network of...
)/U.S. Route 42
U.S. Route 42
U.S. Route 42 is an east–west United States highway that runs northeast-southwest for 355 miles from Cleveland, Ohio to Louisville, Kentucky. The route has several names including Pearl Road from Cleveland to Medina in Northeast Ohio, the Cincinnati and Lebanon Pike in southwestern Ohio and...
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Dixie Heights High School is in the Kenton County School District
Kenton County School District
The Kenton County School District is charged with educating the young people in a large portion of Kenton County, Kentucky. The district's boundaries are all of Kenton County with exceptions of those cities who have Independent School Districts...
. The Superintendent is Tim Hanner. One of the programs Dixie has was put into action by Mr. Hanner. The program is called Hanner's Hero's. It is a program that the students at Dixie can participate in, to tutor elementary students. The High School students are trained in the One to One Reading Program, and use those tools to help their elementary student learn to read. In 2007 Dixie Heights ranked in the top 10% of Kentucky schools in state testing. The school earned a 7 out of 10 rating by GreatSchools, and the school has an overall community rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
In addition to tuition, students are given guidance related to post-secondary opportunities in the current job market, military, colleges, and technical school. The current Principal is Larry Tibbs. Dixie has two Assistant Principals; Karen Hendrix, and Matt Moore. There are about 1,300 Students that currently attend Dixie Heights High School.
Dixie Heights High School is 5A school, home to the Colonels, and the school colors are Red and Gray. The natural rival to Dixie, is Covington Catholic High School
Covington Catholic High School
Covington Catholic High School is a private, all-male high school in Park Hills, Kentucky. It was founded in 1925 by Bishop Francis William Howard and Brother George Sauer. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington.-History:CovCath traces its roots to St...
, who are the blue Colonels, along with Simon Kenton High School
Simon Kenton High School
Simon Kenton High School is located at 11132 Madison Pike in Independence, Kentucky. The school's athletic teams are known as the PioneersOn July 19, 1935, an application was filed with the Public Works Administration for Kenton County, Kentucky for funds to construct a public high school...
, Ryle High School
Ryle High School
Larry A Ryle High School is located in Union, Kentucky, USA. The school's mascot is a Raider.The current principal is Matt Turner. He was previously the vice-principal at Ryle High School until, founding principal Randall Cooper died from a heart attack on May 28, 2006.Founded in 1992, it is one...
, and Highlands High School.
Notable alumni
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, singer - Skeeter DavisSkeeter DavisMary Frances Penick , better known as Skeeter Davis, was an American country music singer best known for crossover pop music songs of the early 1960s. She started out as part of The Davis Sisters as a teenager in the late 1940s, eventually landing on RCA Records. In the late '50s, she became a solo...
, singer - Trey GraysonTrey GraysonCharles Merwin "Trey" Grayson III is the director of the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, a former Secretary of State of Kentucky and a candidate in the 2010 GOP primary to replace Jim Bunning, losing to Rand Paul.-Early years and career:A product of the Kenton County public school...
, Kentucky Secretary of State - Darrin McKinney, guitarist and songwriter for Simple Aggression
- Mark Pike, NFL player with the Buffalo BillsBuffalo BillsThe Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
- Ron ZieglerRon ZieglerRonald Louis "Ron" Ziegler was White House Press Secretary and Assistant to the President during United States President Richard Nixon's administration.-Early life:...
, press secretary to Richard NixonRichard NixonRichard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under...