Clarke Central High School
Clarke Central High School (CCHS) is located in Athens, Georgia, United States. In 1970, Clarke County schools were desegregated, and the high school for black children, Burney-Harris High School (formerly Athens High and Industrial School), and the high school for white children, Athens High, merged to establish Clarke Central. Classes in the newly formed school began in 1971.
| Clarke Central High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°57′04″N 83°23′24″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1971 |
| School district | Clarke County School District |
| Principal | Swade Huff |
| Faculty | 98 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,800 (2018–19) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.33 |
| Campus type | Day school |
| Color(s) | Red and gold |
| Athletics | 13 sports |
| Athletics conference | Georgia High School Association, class AAAAA, Region 8 |
| Nickname | Gladiators |
| Publication | Odyssey Newsmagazine |
| Yearbook | Gladius |
| Website | https://www.clarke.k12.ga.us/clarkecentral |
CCHS is in the Clarke County School District and is one of two traditional high schools in the county; the other is Cedar Shoals High School. The two schools have a rivalry known as the Classic City Championship. The Clarke County School District is also home to a third, non-traditional high school, Classic City High.
Located in the heart of the city, CCHS's original building opened in 1952. Since then, the school has seen several renovations and additions. A modern three-story classroom and lab addition opened in 2006. Other improvements include a new gymnasium, theater, and food court.
As of 2022, the school is on a four-period block schedule with students completing eight credits per year and four per semester.