[2] Jeré Longman of The New York Times wrote that the facilities began to deteriorate after racial integration occurred in 1969.

By 2008, the school received upgrades to its computer laboratory and library and a new metal roof, along with other items within $2.4 million with of repairs and improvements.

[3] On November 4, 2008, Evangeline Parish voters opted not to accept a property tax increase that would construct a new facility for the school.

The United States Justice Department accused the parish's remodeling efforts of being inadequate and sought the school's closure.

In a 2006 article, it was stated that the athletic facilities were "run-down" with a track that had its rubberized surface worn out, a basketball court not of regulation sizes.