AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOL BUILDING REVIVAL
Paul Breaux High School
Lafayette Parish
Paul Breaux High School was the only public school available to African American children in Lafayette Parish. Named in honor of Paul Breaux, an educator and education activist, the high school educated numerous African American student up until 1970 during desegregation. The school was then renamed Paul Breaux Middle School for students in grades 6-8 across Lafayette Parish.
Paul Breaux High School
OPENED: 1950s
CLOSED: N/A
OTHER NAMES OF SCHOOL: Paul Breaux Middle School
OTHER USES/CURRENT USE: Middle school
1400 S. Orange Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
