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Central High School (Galveston, Texas)

1885 establishments in Texas1968 disestablishments in TexasEducational institutions disestablished in 1968Educational institutions established in 1885High schools in Galveston County, Texas
Historically segregated African-American schools in TexasPublic high schools in Texas

Central High School was a senior high school for African-American students in Galveston, Texas. It was a part of the Galveston Independent School District (GISD). Lorraine Smith Tigner, quoted in the Galveston County Daily News, stated that Central, established as the Central School in 1885, was the first Texas school for black people. In its first year Central had 125 students. It was renamed Central High School the following year.In 1949 it had 700 students. At the time fewer than 5% of the students who graduated attended universities and colleges.In 1968 the school was consolidated with Ball High School, previously the school for white people.

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Central High School (Galveston, Texas)
Ball Street - Avenue H, Galveston

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Central Middle School

Ball Street - Avenue H
77550 Galveston
Texas, United States
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