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by Noelese on October 14th, 2006

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Where was the first public high school founded?

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  • by Anonymous too on October 14th, 2006

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    The day was July 4, 1848 and the Lockport Union School, Lockport, NY, was opened. It was a "first" in local education, and as it turns out, perhaps a worldwide first. Before the opening of this public high school, built at a cost to the taxpayers of $15,000, those who wished education beyond the elementary level had to pay to attend a private school. It is now believed to be the first public high school in the United States, if not the world.

    Although it was public school, the Union School still charged a very modest tuition. $2 per semester for junior residents and $3 per semester for senior residents. Non-residents were charged $3 (juniors) and $4 (seniors) per semester. There were also some extra charges for certain subjects: Latin and Greek $1 each; French $1.50; German, Italian, and Spanish $2.50; Drawing or Painting $2; Bookkeeping 50-cents; Music $8; and Piano $2
    Everything later became free tuition.


    http://www.lockport-ny.com/History/stories7.htm

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