Salisbury High School, public, co-educational secondary school in Salisbury, North Carolina
Salisbury High School is a secondary institution in Salisbury, North Carolina, built in 1926 with Collegiate Gothic styling, featuring stone details and tall windows. The campus expanded over decades with additional structures and now serves approximately 1,000 students from surrounding neighborhoods.
The school opened in 1926 as Boyden High School and initially served white students only. It began desegregation in 1964 when the first Black students were admitted, and fully consolidated with J.C. Price High School in 1969, bringing all students together under one name.
The school represents a significant moment in the community's path toward integration. It remains a gathering place where students from different backgrounds study together in shared classrooms and hallways.
The school is located near downtown Salisbury on Lincolnton Road and is easily accessible to visitors. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the exterior and grounds can be viewed, with information available about its architecture and historical significance.
The school became a turning point in 1964 when Deborah Anderson, Herman Anderson, and Betty Pharr became the first Black students admitted, beginning Salisbury's desegregation process. This courageous act by three young people marked a pivotal moment in local history and the fight for equal education.
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