As one of the original 13 colonies, Rhode Island is home to many historic buildings, from libraries to restaurants to schools – and that does not just apply to the state’s many longstanding colleges and universities . Rhode Island also has various elementary and high schools that were founded centuries ago.
In fact, the state’s oldest public high school was founded almost 200 years ago. Established in 1843, Classical High School in Providence is still operating as a high school today.
Here’s the story of the first high school in Rhode Island.
History of Classical High School
According to the New England Historical Society , Rhode Island’s oldest high school can be traced back to 1800, when Rhode Island’s General Assembly ordered every town to open public schools. While many elementary schools opened, establishing a high school took longer…