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The Napier High School is an education building in the Ada, Oklahoma vicinity. Built for black students, Napier School is significant in that is was built by unemployed residents at a time when the district could ill afford such an undertaking without federal aid. Construction undoubtedly kept many workers off the dole while at the same time providing black school children excellent facilities for learning. Noteworthy for its scale, type, style, and workmanship, Napier High School has done much to promote community pride among area black residents.

Site
The Napier High School building is a single-story, eight room, T-Shaped structure constructed of brick. The roof is flat, except over the gymnasium, where it is arched. The entryways are recessed; and the front entry is framed by pilasters and a roof of poured concrete. Windows have concrete sills. Parapets and brick friezes add a decorative element.

During construction
Napier High School was built in the 1940's amidst active segregation of African Americans. The school was built as a "black" school.

Post construction
As a WPA project, it offered employment to many struggling families during the Depression Era. The building is currently the home of Ada Baptist Temple. It is located on the east side of N. Broadway on Napier Street.