San Antonio High School

The first public secondary school in the city, San Antonio High School opened in September 1879 with one teacher, F.M. Halbedl. Classes were initially held in the Fireman's Hall on Broadway. Following several moves, a school building was constructed at this site in 1882 on land owned by the city. The first graduates, three girls, received their diplomas in February of that year. In 1917 the name was changed to Main Avenue High School because of the projected district growth and the addition of new secondary schools. Reflecting district emphasis on vocational training, it became the San Antonio Vocational and Technical High School in 1932. The name was changed in 1961 to honor Louis W. Fox (d. 1978) who served as principal, 1934-1942. A pioneer in Texas vocational education programs, Fox helped develop the technical training curriculum for the school and the district. This historic school has one of the three oldest student government organizations in the state and an alumni association formed in 1892. An annual football game against Lanier High School, called the "Chili Bowl", has been held since 1940. (1979)

San Antonio High School is a historical marker in San Antonio, Bexar County, dedicated in 1979. It is one of 239 historical markers documented in Bexar County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 542 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.4328, -98.4942 near San Antonio. The nearest cataloged historic site is Central Christian Church (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Ursuline Convent and Academy, Site of Rincon/Douglas School, and Madison Square Presbyterian Church.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5029004520. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.