AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOL BUILDING REVIVAL
Ross High School
Acadia Parish
Henry Clay Ross was a principal and an advocate for African American education in his community. His engagement with the community bridged a gap between the African American community and politicians bringing in more funding to expand the school, thus increasing the student population. In 1953, a newer school was built and named H. C. Ross High School. After integration in the 1970s, the remained vacant for years before reopening as Ross Headstart in 2016.
Ross High School
OPENED: 1953
CLOSED: N/A
OTHER NAMES OF SCHOOL: H. C. Ross High School, Ross Headstart
OTHER USES/CURRENT USE: Headstart
800 N. Western Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
