Warren Easton Charter Foundation

In 1845 the first public high school for boys in Louisiana was opened in New Orleans. By 1855, four separate boys high schools had emerged, one for each municipality. In 1864, the two boys high schools "above Canal" consolidated into Upper Boys High, while the two boys high schools "below Canal" merged into Lower Boys High. In 1867, Lower and Upper Boys Highs merged to form Consolidated Boys Central High School. Thus what started as one school in 1845 and had grown into four schools, then existed as a single school located at Constance and Gaienne Streets.

In 1886, Francis Gregory was hired as a Latin teacher at Consolidated Central Boys High School. He was named principal of "Boys High" in 1890 and the school moved into new quarters at 1533 Calliope between Prytania and St. Charles Avenue. In 1896, the city's first prep football game was held between Boys High and a group of freshmen from Tulane. In 1898 the school's colors—purple and gold—were chosen and the Old Gold & Purple newspaper debuted.

In 1911 the school board bought property for a new school and construction began. After much discussion, the new building was named for Warren Easton, the city's and state's first Supervisor of Education. (Other names under consideration were John McDonough and Martin Behrman.)

Principal Francis Gregory and the entire faculty moved into new quarters at 3019 Canal Street which opened the school year on Sept. 22, 1913. The building, which was partially funded by the Boys High Alumni Association, was constructed at the cost of $360,000.

Warren Easton has always educated the children of the working class of New Orleans. The school has changed in response to the times, becoming co-ed in 1952, integrating in 1967, and becoming a fundamental magnet school in 1977. Easton has been led by a dedicated principal, faculty and staff. Easton out-performed almost all other schools in the district and has improved its SPS score for five consecutive years (2000-2005). A matrix system was employed to govern admission and contracts were signed by the students and parents. The school's reputation of academic excellence, high attendance, low drop-out rate and high graduation rate were all factors that earned the school National Blue Ribbon designation by the United States Department of Education. The school has been particularly proud of the success of its special education students, as well as its "English as a second language" students.




	History of Warren Easton High School In 1845 the first public high school for boys in Louisiana was opened in New Orleans. By 1855, four separate boys high schools had emerged, one for each municipality. In 1864, the two boys high schools "above Canal" consolidated into Upper Boys High, while the two boys high schools "below Canal" merged into Lower Boys High. In 1867, Lower and Upper Boys Highs merged to form Consolidated Boys Central High School. Thus what started as one school in 1845 and had grown into four schools, then existed as a single school located at Constance and Gaienne Streets. In 1886, Francis Gregory was hired as a Latin teacher at Consolidated Central Boys High School. He was named principal of "Boys High" in 1890 and the school moved into new quarters at 1533 Calliope between Prytania and St. Charles Avenue. In 1896, the city's first prep football game was held between Boys High and a group of freshmen from Tulane. In 1898 the school's colors—purple and gold—were chosen and the Old Gold & Purple newspaper debuted. In 1911 the school board bought property for a new school and construction began. After much discussion, the new building was named for Warren Easton, the city's and state's first Supervisor of Education. (Other names under consideration were John McDonough and Martin Behrman.) Principal Francis Gregory and the entire faculty moved into new quarters at 3019 Canal Street which opened the school year on Sept. 22, 1913. The building, which was partially funded by the Boys High Alumni Association, was constructed at the cost of $360,000. Warren Easton has always educated the children of the working class of New Orleans. The school has changed in response to the times, becoming co-ed in 1952, integrating in 1967, and becoming a fundamental magnet school in 1977. Easton has been led by a dedicated principal, faculty and staff. Easton out-performed almost all other schools in the district and has improved its SPS score for five consecutive years (2000-2005). A matrix system was employed to govern admission and contracts were signed by the students and parents. The school's reputation of academic excellence, high attendance, low drop-out rate and high graduation rate were all factors that earned the school National Blue Ribbon designation by the United States Department of Education. The school has been particularly proud of the success of its special education students, as well as its "English as a second language" students.