Central High School (Memphis, Tennessee)

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Central High School
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Central High School (Memphis, Tennessee)
306 South Bellevue Boulevard

Memphis
,
Tennessee
38104

United States
Information
Type Public
MottoEnhancing The Tradition of Excellence
Established1909
School district Shelby County Schools
PrincipalAmy Epps
Teaching staff78.98 (FTE) [1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,300 (2023–2024) [1]
Student to teacher ratio16.46 [1]
Color(s)Green and gold   
Fight song Warrior Song/War Drum
Mascot Warrior
Nickname The High School
Website schools.scsk12.org/central-hs
Central High School
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Front of Central High
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Location306 S. Bellevue Blvd., Memphis, Tennessee
Coordinates 35°8′1″N90°1′11″W / 35.13361°N 90.01972°W / 35.13361; -90.01972
Area6 acres (2.4 ha)
Built1911
ArchitectB.C. Alsup
Architectural styleTudor Revival, Jacobethan Revival
MPS Public Schools of Memphis 1902-1915 TR
NRHP reference No. 82004041 [2]
Added to NRHPSeptember 17, 1982

Central High School is a public high school (grades 9-12) in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Founded in the early 1900s, it is popularly considered the first high school in Memphis. This, however, is not accurate; in fact, 3 High Schools in Memphis were established before Central: Booker T Washington in 1873 (with the same colors and mascot), Manassas HS in 1899, and Melrose in 1894.

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Central is often called "THE" High School. It is a part of the Shelby County Optional School system where it is recognized as a school specializing in college preparatory programs. The principal is Gregory McCullough. Central's mascot is the Warrior and the school colors are green and gold. For recognition as the successor to Memphis High School, the first high school for whites in Memphis, Central High's football team, rather than having artwork denoting the "Warrior" mascot, simply has a capital "H", for THE High School

History

Central High was built in 1911 by the Memphis Board of Education, when the current building was erected on Raleigh Avenue, now called Bellevue Blvd. It is in the Jacobean Revival architecture style, with corner pavilions on the west facade, and rusticated surrounds on the upper story windows. Though there have been additions, the school retains is architectural integrity. [3] Central High's building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 1982. [2]

Academics

Central High School offers a traditional program of academics as well as an Optional College Preparatory Program. Honors and Advanced Placement courses are offered. [4]

Demographics

In 2014, 405 students received diplomas. ACT composite scores for the 2014-2015 school year were 18.1 vs 19.8 for the state and 21.1 national. [4]

Extra-curricular activities, clubs and organizations

Central High School has clubs in foreign language, volunteer service, and honor societies. Central's extracurricular activities include:

Notable alumni

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References

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  2. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  3. ↑ Lloyd Ostby (May 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Central High School". National Park Service . Retrieved February 9, 2016. Accompanying three photos from 1982.
  4. 1 2 "Central High School Profile" (PDF). Central High School Memphis. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 23, 2016. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Biographical Data" (PDF). Retrieved March 11, 2022.
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