East Burke High School
| East Burke High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
3695 E Burke Blvd 28612 United States 35°43′19″N 81°28′54″W / 35.721907°N 81.481557°W | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Established | 1974 |
School district | Burke County Public Schools[1] |
Principal | Katie Moore |
| Staff | 37.80 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 874 (2024-2025)[2] |
Student to teacher ratio | 23.12[2] |
| Colors | Navy, columbia blue, and gray |
| Nickname | Cavaliers |
| Website | ebhs |
East Burke High School (EBHS) is a public high school in Connelly Springs, North Carolina. It is a part of the Burke County Public Schools district.
History
East Burke High School opened its door for students in August 1974. The school absorbed the student bodies of what had been four separate high schools in the eastern half of Burke county: Hildebran, George Hildebrand, Valdese, and Drexel.[3]
Athletics
East Burke is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and are currently classified as a 4A school. The school is a part of the Western Piedmont 3A/4A Conference.[4] East Burke's school colors are navy, columbia blue, and gray, and its team name is the Cavaliers. Sports at East Burke include:[5]
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Notable alumni
- Nikki Huffman, served as head athletic trainer for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018 and 2019[6]
- Paul Kiser, former NFL offensive lineman for the Detroit Lions[7]
- Tyler Shatley, former NFL offensive lineman from 2014 to 2024 for the Jacksonville Jaguars[8]
- Drew Van Horn, college president and administrator[9]
References
- ↑ Home - Burke County Public Schools
- 1 2 3 "East BurkeHigh". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
- ↑ Poteat, Bill. (September 9, 2023). East Burke to celebrate 50 years at homecoming. The Paper. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ↑ Bryant, Joel. (March 6, 2025). Here are the new NCHSAA conferences for 2025-29. highschoolot.com. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ East Burke (Connelly Springs, NC) High School Sports. MaxPreps.com. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ↑ Nikki Huffman's path to the top of the Blue Jays training staff. sportsnet.ca. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ↑ Paul Kiser Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ↑ Tyler Shatley Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ↑ Alumni in Class of 1978. alwayseastburke.com. Retrieved March 15, 2025.