Roxbury Latin School - Definition and Overview

Roxbury Latin School is the oldest school in continuous existence in North America.

Roxbury Latin School, located at 101 Saint Theresa Avenue in West Roxbury, Massachusetts since 1927, is the oldest school in continuous existence in North America. It was established in Roxbury, Massachusetts in 1645 by the Rev. John Eliot under a charter received from King Charles I of England. Located in a neighbourhood of Boston, the school serves close to 300 boys in grades seven through twelve.

Notable Alumni

• Dr. Joseph Warren who fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill, Class of 1755

• James Dole, founder of the Hawaiian Pineapple Company in Honolulu, Hawai'i currently known as Dole Food Company, Class of 1895

• Dr. Paul Dudley White, noted cardiologist, Class of 1903

Resources

• Roxbury Latin School (http://www.roxburylatin.org/)