Sumner Academy of Arts & Science

Sumner Academy of Arts and Science is a magnet school in and is operated by the Kansas City USD 500 school district. Named for abolitionist Charles Sumner, it started in 1905 during a period of racial tension as a segregated school for black students, which offered vocational training, but emphasized college-preparatory training.
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  • Type: School
  • Description: high school in Kansas, United States
  • Also known as: Sumner Academy of Arts and Sciences

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Memorial Hall and Cathedral of Saint Peter.

Community center
, or Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building, is a multi-purpose auditorium located in . The 3,500-seat auditorium, which has a permanent stage, is used for public assemblies, concerts and sporting events. is situated 3,400 feet south of Sumner Academy of Arts & Science.

Church
The is a Roman Catholic cathedral in , and is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. is situated 1¼ miles southwest of Sumner Academy of Arts & Science.

School
is a fully accredited public high school located in , U.S, serving students in grades Pre-K through 12. is situated 3,100 feet southwest of Sumner Academy of Arts & Science.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kansas City and Strawberry Hill.

is a city in the state of , in the , and a suburb of , . , Kansas, is often referred to as KCK, and , Missouri, as KCMO.

Quarter
is a historic neighborhood in , located on a bluff overlooking the confluence of the and at Kaw Point.

Hamlet
The Industrial District is a manufacturing area of , on the Goose Island river bend of the . The US 69 Missouri River Bridge provides access to the district from Missouri's and . is situated 1½ miles northeast of Sumner Academy of Arts & Science.

Sumner Academy of Arts & Science

Latitude
39.12141° or 39° 7′ 17″ north
Longitude
-94.6296° or 94° 37′ 47″ west
Elevation
833 feet (254 metres)
Open location code
86F749CC+H5
Open­Street­Map ID
way 512161562
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­school
Geo­Names ID
7212918
Wiki­data ID
Q7637956
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