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History

The school was designed by the noted local architecture firm of Weaver & Drover. Enrollment peaked in 1975, when 2,561 students attended the school. Phoenix Union High School District board members voted to close the school in November 1981, due to declining enrollments that has caused financial problems for the district. Parents then filed a lawsuit in an effort to keep the school open.

Student population

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Athletics

The school's basketball program was considered to be a giant among the state's boys' basketball teams from 1969 to 1982, winning five big-schools state championships, one runner-up, two semifinals and five quarterfinals teams, under coach Royce Youree.

References

External links

EHS Alumni Association
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