Charles F. Brush High School is a public high school in Lyndhurst, Ohio. The school is named for Charles F. Brush, the Ohio-born inventor of the arc light.Brush has 1463 students as of the 2012-2013 school year. The school, which is situated close to the border of Lyndhurst's larger neighbor to the west, South Euclid, serves as the sole high school in the South Euclid-Lyndhurst City School District.School historyIn 1912, prior to the construction of Brush High School, students attended South Euclid School House at the corner of Mayfield & Green Roads. The first class graduated in 1916.In 1927 Brush High School opened, providing students in South Euclid and Lyndhurst with a centralized high school.In 1961, Korb Field became the brightest nighttime football field in the country as General Electric engineers from NELA Park installed experimental mercury floodlights.In 1962 the B wing and John C. Welser Gymnasium were added, giving the school a new library and gym.In 1974 the C wing, which houses mostly the art and business departments, and the D wing, housing a new cafeteria and the science and math departments were added.In 2002 artificial turf was installed in Korb Field.2008 - Former First lady and 2008 Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton visits Brush High School for February 15 rally.Alternative and Vocational EducationBrush caters to the learning needs of many types of students. There are curricula tailored to fit coursework for remedial, comprehensive, and Advanced Placement students in all subjects. New classes are added each year.
