The Randle Highlands School, built between 1911 and 1912, is strongly associated with the history of the District’s public schools, and its construction in the early 20th century was due to the need for new schools to accommodate the city’s growing population.Towards the end of the 19th century, there was a movement to improve and modernize schools in Washington, DC, which had undergone significant growth following the Civil War. As part of this movement, the education system was reorgani...
