Timeline: The history of Second Ward High School and Charlotte schools’ integration
READ MORE
Carrying the legacy
Second Ward High School alums seek to preserve the history of Charlotte’s first Black high school.
Expand All
How generations of Second Ward alumni thrived at Charlotte’s first Black high school
Second Ward vs. West Charlotte: How the Queen City Classic rivalry built lifelong bonds
100 years after Second Ward High School opened, alumni strive to preserve its history
Timeline: The history of Second Ward High School and Charlotte schools’ integration
For decades, Charlotte’s Second Ward High School played a pivotal role in the city’s education system as the first high school for African American students.
From athletic and academic achievement, to changes brought by integration and gentrification, Second Ward’s rich history features numerous notable moments. The school’s history did not end with its closure, as alumni and community members have worked for decades to tell the story of Second Ward’s impact on Charlotte.
Use the interactive timeline below to explore some of the significant moments in the history of Second Ward High School and the integration of Charlotte’s public school system:
