Lanier High School is the oldest African American high school in Jackson, MS. The rich traditions and history of Lanier High School are still evident where over 550 plus students are enrolled and learning daily. Since 1998, the mission of the Lanier High School National Alumni Association has been to support the academic, social, and economic needs of students at Lanier High School in order to increase academic success and to support the development of the skills sets that will contribute to the participatory citizenship of all students.