Garfield High School (Akron, Ohio)
- Garfield High School (Akron, Ohio)
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Garfield High School is a public high school located off of N. Firestone Blvd. in Akron, Ohio. It is 1 of 7 high schools in the Akron Public Schools district.
History
Garfield High School was named for James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States. The school was formally dedicated on November 19, 1926. James R. Garfield, the son of the slain president, gave the principal address at the ceremony.In 1966 Garfield High School became the first comprehensive high school in Akron when it opened an addition for vocational education facilities.
Demographics
The student body is roughly 60% African American and 40% Caucasian, with about one percent other races. 60% of the 1% of other races are American Indian.
Notable alumni
* Antoine Winfield professional football player for the Minnesota Vikings
* Chris Wells college football player for Ohio State University
External links
* [http://www.akronschools.com/ District Website]
Notes and references
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