Walbrook High School
| Walbrook High School (Walbrook Campus) P.S. #411's original colors were Scarlet and Gray. In 1972 Walbrook High School featured trips to local TV stations, one being WJZ-TV-13, where Oprah Winfrey was then a Cub News Reporter. Although only a year-old in 1972, it was a wonderful Communications Magnet Institution. |
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2000 Edgewood Street Baltimore, Maryland 21216 |
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| Coordinates | 39°18′37″N 76°40′36″W / 39.31028°N 76.67667°WCoordinates: 39°18′37″N 76°40′36″W / 39.31028°N 76.67667°W |
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| School type | Public, Defunct, Comprehensive |
| Motto | Where success is expected and failure is not an option. |
| Founded | 1971 |
| School district | Baltimore City Public Schools |
| School number | 434 (Liberal Arts Academy) 435 (Institute of Business & Entrepreneurship) 436 (Homeland Security High) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,920 (2006) 1,175 (2008) 1,227 (2009) |
| Area | Urban |
| Color(s) | Red, White, Gray |
| Nickname | Warriors |
Walbrook High School formerly known as Walbrook Senior High School (1971–1996) and Walbrook Uniform Services Academy (1996–2005), is a public high school located in Baltimore, Maryland.
Walbrook was founded in 1971 as Walbrook Senior High School and has undergone numerous changes in its name and status over the past decade. Recent scandal has caused several structural changes to the school's administration and academic curriculum, including the separation of the school into different academies. In the early 1990s, the school was marred by reports of high drop out rates, average test scores, fires and fights. The school board organized a plan to revamp the school into a new learning environment, which included:
The structure itself is a four-story all-brick square building with stairwells in all four corners. It has an open courtyard that is visible from all levels. In the courtyard are two all-metal sculptures, the turning point which was airlifted in and the question mark. The courtyard also includes an amphitheater. The interior of the school is a sharp contrast to the surrounding Walbrook Junction neighborhood.
In 1998, several news outlets in Baltimore were reporting the decline of the school and the system was opting for a new principal. It approached Andrey Bundley, due to his success at Greenspring Middle School. Under Bundley's direction, the school reported record numbers of attendance (95%) and an increase in state test scores. The school also saw the addition of several successful extracurricular activities and sports, including its nationally recognized debate team and basketball team.
In summer 2004, Bundley was accused of graduating almost 1/3 of Walbrook seniors in 2003 who did not meet Maryland state requirements. In the preceding school year, violence had increased and attendance and school performance had decreased. This led to Bundley's transfer to another school and an unsuccessful run for Mayor of Baltimore against Martin O'Malley. His transfer dismayed teachers and students, who unsuccessfully petitioned for his return. In October 2004, Shirley Cathorne became principal and oversaw the restructuring of Walbrook into smaller learning environments. However, Cathorne did not stay long due to family issues, and was replaced by Lamarge Wyatt.
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