Langston High School (Arkansas)
Langston High School was an American segregated high school for African American students, active from 1913 until 1970 and located in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It was one of the leading schools in Arkansas for African Americans, and was accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
| Langston High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school, segregated |
| Established | 1913 |
| Closed | 1970 |
| School district | Hot Springs School District |
| Color(s) | gold and blue |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
It was established in 1913, the first high school for African Americans in Hot Springs. The Hot Springs School District struggled with racial integration for some 14 years, before this school was shut down in 1970 for failure to integrate. The building was eventually torn down.
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