Draft:High School of Charleston


 * Founded in 1839. Extant historic building. Legislature deemed it important and funded it. Notable alumni. Mayor discussed its importance to the city in 1881. City Mayor and alderman served on its board. FloridaArmy (talk) 11:08, 9 July 2021 (UTC)

Clearly notable. Historic. FloridaArmy (talk) 10:08, 7 October 2023 (UTC) High School of Charleston and Charleston High School should link here

The High School of Charleston, also known as Charleston High School, was in Charleston, South Carolina. It was founded in 1839 to serve young men and opened in 1841. The Greek Revival Architecture building was designed by Edward Brickell White. The neighborhood declined after the American Civil War and the school was relocated to George Street in 1881.

The school was deemed essential to Charleston and a board of supervisors was established including the mayor of Charleston, alderman, and board members of the College of Charleston. Public funds were devoted to support it and access granted to select children from Charleston's orphanage.

Charleston mayor William A. Courtenay made a statement about the importance and potential of the school ca. 1881 and referenced Exeter in New Hampshire.

In 1925 the school was merged into Charleston's public school system. The original building was renovated in 1985 and now holds condos.

Robert Venning Royall (1854 - 1935) taught at the school and became principal. He went on to be mayor of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Alumni
Alumni include judge and state legislator George L. von Kolnitz and librarian Cynthia Hurd. State legislator James Cosgrove (South Carolina) also attended the school.