Central High was a ground breaking battle for civil rights in Arkansas and the United States in 1957. Nine students defied a governor, public opinion and many of their peers to have the right to go to school. According to history books, this is Central's claim to infamy.
Today, Central High is not only a national landmark but also a functioning high school. Central produces more national merit scholars every year than any other Arkansas school and has one of the state's most respected athletic programs.
Central also hosts an International Studies magnet program. While students at Central are aware of the history, they've made the school more than its history. They've given the school a present too. Here in Arkansas, when we speak of Little Rock Central, it's normally for the more positive aspects of the school rather than the infamous event that will always hover over its halls.
- Little Rock Central High School North Wall GardenNorth Wall Garden of Little Rock Central High School
- Little Rock Central High Sculpture GardenThis sculpture garden
- Sculpture Garden DetailThis sculpture garden commemorates the history of Little Rock Central.
- Daisy Gatson Bates RoadDaisy Gatson Bates Road
- Little Rock Central High MuseumLittle Rock Central High Museum
- Little Rock Central High Museum DetailLittle Rock Central High Museum
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