School Address: 2500 Benning Rd Ne District Of Columbia DC 20002
School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
County: District Of Columbia
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Spingarn High School, located at 2500 Benning Road NE in Washington, D.C., was a public high school named after Joel Elias Spingarn, a noted educator and civil rights activist. The school was part of the District of Columbia Public Schools system. It opened in the early 1950s during the segregation era and has a history of serving the African American community in the area. Spingarn played an important role in the local history, not just academically but also in athletics, having produced notable alumni, particularly in basketball. However, due to declining enrollment and other factors, Spingarn High School was closed in 2013. As of the latest information, the building remains unoccupied, and its future use is undecided. The school’s legacy continues to be remembered by former students and the community.