Central High School

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275 Lexington Pkwy N.
Saint Paul, 55105
Address: 275 Lexington Pkwy N.
Saint Paul, 55105
Grades: 9-12
Principal: Cherise Ayers
Enrollment: 1866
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Phone: (651) 744-4900
Fax: (651) 632-6033
Email: cherise.ayers@spps.org
Website: central.spps.org
Central High School consistently ranks among the nation's best public high schools by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek and the Washington Post. Culturally and economically diverse, Central offers a wealth of opportunities for all.
 
Central is the oldest high school in the state of Minnesota. Its rich traditions, including academic excellence, are widely celebrated. Families prize the high value we place on academics; the varied extracurricular opportunities; our culture of constant innovation; and our focus on relationships as the center for learning. Come see why generations of families choose Central!
 

We offer:

  • Advanced Placement
  • PSEO
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • AVID
  • World Languages: French, German, Latin, Spanish, Chinese
  • Career Pathways: Business Medical, Engineering, Education & Community Justice
     
 
Community School for Area F1
 
Programs offered:
  • French Immersion Articulation from Ramsey Middle French Immersion
  • International Baccalaureate (Areas C-west, E, F1)

Quick Facts

Enrollment
1866
Students who identify themselves as:
  African American
29 %
  American Indian
1 %
  Asian
17 %
  Caucasian
41 %
  Hispanic
8 %
  Pacific Islander
0 %
  Two or more
5 %
Students in English Language Learning
10 %
Students in Special Education
10 %
Students eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch
44 %