Central High School (Memphis, Tennessee) Explained

Location:306 South Bellevue Boulevard
City:Memphis
State:Tennessee
Zipcode:38104
Country:United States
District:Shelby County Schools
Central High School
Established:1909
Principal:Amy Epps
Grades:9–12
Enrollment:1,312 (2022–23)[1]
Ratio:21.15
Teaching Staff:62.02 (FTE)
Mascot:Warrior
Nickname:The High School
Motto:Enhancing The Tradition of Excellence
Fight Song:Warrior Song/War Drum
Colors:Green and gold
Central High School
Location:306 S. Bellevue Blvd., Memphis, Tennessee
Coordinates:35.1336°N -90.0197°W
Built:1911
Architect:B.C. Alsup
Architecture:Tudor Revival, Jacobethan Revival
Added:September 17, 1982
Refnum:82004041

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.

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.[2] Central High's building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 1982.

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.[3]

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.[3]

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4700148&SchoolPageNum=2&ID=470014801028 Central High
  2. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=82004041}} National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Central High School]. Lloyd Ostby. May 1982. February 9, 2016. National Park Service. .
  3. Web site: Central High School Profile. Central High School Memphis. February 10, 2016. 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160223003853/http://www.memphiscentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Central-High-Profile-15-16.pdf. February 23, 2016. dead.
  4. Web site: Biographical Data. March 11, 2022.
  5. Web site: Kudisan Kai. live. November 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211102040557/https://longy.edu/team/kudisan-kai/ . November 2, 2021 .
  6. Web site: Machine Gun Kelly captured in Memphis . historic-memphis.com . July 24, 2021.
  7. Web site: Jim Dandy - Ready As Hell. November 2, 2021. Discogs. en.
  8. Ryan Chittum (September 20, 2005). "The Holidome Returns: Slumping Holiday Inn Expands Water Parks". The Wall Street Journal.

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