East Burke High School
East Burke High School 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.Athletics
East Burke High School offers the following sports for its students:- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Notable alumni
- Nikki Huffman, served as head athletic trainer for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018 and 2019
- Paul Kiser, former NFL offensive lineman for the Detroit Lions
- Tyler Shatley, former NFL offensive lineman from 2014 to 2024 for the Jacksonville Jaguars
- Drew Van Horn, college president and administrator