Central High School (Memphis, Tennessee)

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**Central High School**

Established	1917
Type	Public
Principal	Gregory McCullough
Faculty	65
Students	1,365
Location	Memphis, Tenn., USA
Nickname	Warriors
Website	[1]

Central High School is a public high school (grades 9-12) in Memphis, Tennessee located at 306 S. Bellevue blvd., 38104. Often considered the first high school in Memphis, it is lovingly called "THE" High School. It is a part of the Memphis City Schools system where it is recognized as a school specializing in college preperatory programs. The principal is Mr. Gregory McCullough. Central's mascot is the Warrior; the school colors are green and gold.

1 History
2 Academics
3 Extra-Curricular
4 Noteworthy Alumni
5 Other Links

[edit] History

Central is considered to be the first high school in Memphis. It has a long-standing tradition of excellence dating back to the founding of the school in 1911[2]. The School is now on the List of Registered Historic Places in Tennessee.

[edit] Academics

Central High School offers a traditional program of academics as well as an Optional (Honors) program. The honors program is mainly for students who don't live in the area around the school. The optional program consists of taking certain classes, maintaining a certain GPA, and qualifying through various qualifying tests. Central offers one of the highest numbers of Advanced Placement classes in the city. Central is also considered to have one of the most rigorous academic progams of the Memphis City High Schools along with White Station and Ridgeway High School.

[edit] Extra-Curricular

Central High school is known for its many clubs in foreign language, volunteer/service, and honor societies. Central's concert choir under the direction of Mr. Gaylon Robinson has won many awards in the state and nation. Central has many athletic teams. The most notable are the bowling, cross country, and track teams. In keeping with being recognized as the first High School in Memphis, the football team, rather than having artwork denoting the "Warrior" mascot, simply has a capital "H", for High School.