JSDH article page 167

The National Ranch School District was formed in 1871 and built a high school in 1882 at 9th St. and E Avenue called the Academy, until demolished in 1969 for Old Schoolhouse Square. A 2nd high school was built in 1883 at Roosevelt and West Avenue known as the 16th Street School, demolished in 1923.

Old Schoolhouse Square at 9th St. and E Avenue.

West Avenue turns to left from National City Blvd. at 18th Street, leading to the site of the 16th Street School that was located near today's Southwest Paint and Body.