African American High School Archives

A historic photo of Gwinnett’s segregation era Hooper-Renwick High School located in the City of Lawrenceville. The school operated from 1871 to 1968 as the only Gwinnett County public school for African-Americans. Gwinnett County schools were desegragated in 1968.

Preserving the Hooper-Renwick Legacy

August 21, 2018

In 1944, Renwick High was built on three acres of land donated by Mr. Renwick. Students attended grades 8—11 at the school. It was the first public African American high school in Gwinnett County.

Lawrenceville to Host Celebration in Honor of Hooper Renwick School

September 6, 2016

Event to Commemorate School’s History & Legacy before Building Reconstruction

The City of Lawrenceville invites alumni, family, friends and community members to a celebration of the historic Hooper Renwick School on September 10 from 4-8pm.