McKinley High School, Honolulu

at 1039 S King St, Honolulu , 96814 United States

1. High School

President William McKinley High School, more commonly referred to as McKinley High School, is a comprehensive public high school in the Honolulu District of the Hawaii State Department of Education and serves grades nine through twelve. McKinley is one of three schools in the Kaimuki-McKinley-Roosevelt Complex Area which includes Kaimuki High School and Roosevelt High School. Originally founded and named Fort Street English Day School in 1865, it was renamed in memorial to William McKinley, the twenty-fifth President of the United States, in 1907. President William McKinley High School is one of the oldest secondary schools in the state and several of its buildings have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The campus displays sculptures by Satoru Abe (1926–) and Bumpei Akaji (1921–2002). McKinley High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges through 2013.HistoryTimeline of notable McKinley High School events 1865 - Fort Street English Day School founded by Maurice B. Beckwith in the basement of the old Fort Street Church.1869 - English Day School moved to the corner of Fort Street and School Street.1895 - English Day School moved to Princess Ruth's palace and renamed Honolulu High School.1907 - Honolulu High School moved to the corner of Beretania Street and Victoria Street and renamed President William McKinley High School. 1923 - McKinley High School moved to its present location on South King Street.1927 - Marion McCarrell Scott Auditorium dedicated.1931 - McKinley pool completed and named in honor of the late Fred Wright, former mayor of Honolulu.1959 - Social studies building completed and named after Hawaii Chief Justice Wilfred Tsukiyama.1961 - Miles E. Carey cafeteria completed.1962 - Music building completed.1964 - Gymnasium completed.2011 - Ground for a new softball stadium is broken.

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McKinley High School, Honolulu is Honolulu based place and this enity listed in High School category. Located at 1039 S King St HI 96814.