West High School (Utah)

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West High School is the oldest public high school in the U.S. state of Utah. It was founded in 1890, and it is part of the Salt Lake City School District. Its original name was Salt Lake High. The school colors are red and black and the school mascot is a panther. It has a current enrollment of 2,840.

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Facilities

West High is located in Salt Lake City, close to downtown, at 241 North 300 West. The historical structure still functions as the school's main building, and has undergone major restorations. It is surrounded by newer buildings, and the newly updated stadium. West High is easily accessible because it is three blocks away from the UTA TRAX line (Salt Lake valley's light rail system) and close to the Gateway Mall. Several films have been filmed at West High and it has been noted in the History Channel's Gangland TV series.

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Athletics

West High students participate at state tournaments in the following sports, according to the season:

Fall sports: cross country, football, boys' golf, soccer (girls'), tennis (girls'), volleyball
Winter sports: basketball (boys'), basketball (girls'), wrestling, swimming
Spring sports: lacrosse, baseball, soccer, softball, tennis (boys'), track, girls' golf

West High has won 21 state football championships 1898-1992 and hold many records in football. Many players and coaches have gone on to major sports programs.

West's boys' basketball team beat Provo high school in the 2009 state championship game, ending Provo's 40 game win streak and earning West High its first championship since 1975.