Central High School (Memphis, Tennessee)
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 High School | |
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Memphis Central High modern entry | |
| Location | |
306 South Bellevue Boulevard Memphis , Tennessee 38104 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Enhancing The Tradition of Excellence |
| Established | 1909 |
| School district | Shelby County Schools |
| Principal | Amy Epps |
| Teaching staff | 83.20 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,530 (2017–18) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.39 |
| Color(s) | Green and gold |
| Fight song | Warrior Song/War Drum |
| Mascot | Warrior |
| Nickname | The High School |
| Website | schools |
Central High School | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Front of Central High | |
| Location | 306 S. Bellevue Blvd., Memphis, Tennessee |
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| Coordinates | 35°8′1″N 90°1′11″W |
| Area | 6 acres (2.4 ha) |
| Built | 1911 |
| Architect | B.C. Alsup |
| Architectural style | Tudor Revival, Jacobethan Revival |
| MPS | Public Schools of Memphis 1902-1915 TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 82004041 |
| Added to NRHP | September 17, 1982 |
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