Washington High School, first public high school for African-Americans in the state of Georgia and the Atlanta Public Schools system
Washington High School is a secondary education facility in Atlanta listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building serves the local community and continues to function as an active educational institution.
The school was established to provide secondary education to Atlanta students, and its building was later recognized as historically significant. Inclusion on the National Register acknowledges its architectural or cultural value to the city.
The school grounds function as an active educational center, so standard school hours and access restrictions apply. Visitors should keep in mind that it is a working institution and access may be limited accordingly.
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