Colored High School (1885-1888)/Bartlett High School (1888-1954)
Entry/Object ID
2020.25.2528
Tags
Schools
Description
Years of operation: 1885-1888
COLORED HIGH SCHOOL
20th & Frederick
Years of operation: 1888-1954
BARTLETT HIGH SCHOOL
18th & Angelique
Years of operation: 1888-1954
Grades 1-12
The Colored High School was built in 1888 for $17,500 and served the black population of St Joseph. It encompassed primary, junior high and high school grades, serving children living south of Frederick Avenue. An average of 200 Students attended Barlett.
The building was located at northeast corner of 18th & Angelique Streets. A 1923 survey recommended expansion of the site and school. The original building no longer stands.
The first Bartlett High School began in 1885 and was called the Colored High School.
It was located in a rented room at 20th Street and Frederick Avenue.
In 1888, the school was moved to a new building at 18th and Angelique.
In 1904 it was officially renamed to Bartlett High School.
The school was located at 18th & Angelique.
In 1954, the school was razed.
In 1954, a new school, Horace Mann, was built on this site.
