Baltimore City College established (1839)

Baltimore City College was established following a unanimous resolution by the Baltimore City Council on March 7, 1839, to create a public high school for advanced education. The institution, initially known as "The High School," opened in October 1839 with 46 pupils. It is recognized as one of the oldest active public high schools in the United States, serving as a college preparatory school with a classical liberal arts focus.

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Background. The establishment of Baltimore City College responded to growing public demand for advanced education. The Baltimore City Council unanimously authorized the creation of a male high school where higher branches of English and classical literature would be taught exclusively. This legislative action in March 1839 laid the foundation for what would become one of the oldest active public high schools in the United States, known colloquially as City or B.C.C.

Opening. The school, initially named "The High School," opened its doors on October 20, 1839. The inaugural class consisted of 46 pupils. This event marked the beginning of the institution's long history as a public exam school, eventually gaining recognition for its rigorous academic standards and its status as one of the oldest active public high schools in the nation.

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