The first American high school was actually founded in 1635 to prepare only young men for college life at Harvard. At the time this school was based on government and state rule so women were not allowed to attend. This school was known as the Boston Latin Grammar School. However, the first American public school was founded in 1821. This was an educational facility that was made to prepare young men’s minds for the future to come. This was known as the English Classical School which was built in Boston, Mass. The school was conceived by a subcommittee which included Samuel Adams. It was successful school because it allowed free secondary education. It was the rival of the Boston Latin School and still is to this day. Most of the schools back in its day were based heavily on a large tuition for its students to attend. Most students from the school graduated with a degree in business.
The English Classical School was built with the intent that those who would be attending it would not have to attend college but be able to work in some fields that would normally require a college education. The boys that attended this school were able to learn a various amount of things. Subjects that were frequently taught were math, history, science, geography, bookkeeping, and surveying. At the time men used these subjects the most so they were the more important ones to teach. Some of the most distinguished men such as J. P. Morgan, General Matthew B. Ridgway, Charles Hayden, Leonard Nimoy, Henry Kidder, and Samuel Langley have graduated from this school.
The school changed its name in 1824 to English High School to more practically represent what it was. It was built on Derne Street and high since been torn down. The school name itself still exists but has been rebuilt to fit the needs of the growing population. It has been moved a half dozen times since 1821 and it is now located on the Jamaica Plain. The school name is still same as it was in 1824 but the activities and educational programs have changed. It has now become a coeducational school and is more intone with modern society.
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thanks, Jo
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