Central High School is a public high school in Independence, Oregon, United States.
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Academics
In 2005–2006, Central High School was rated "satisfactory" by the Oregon Department of Education.
In 2008, 73% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 185 students, 135 graduated, 21 dropped out, 14 received a modified diploma, and 15 were still in high school the following year.
In 2019–2020, 81% of students graduated on time, and 90% within five years.
Extracurriculars
In 2019, the Central Cheerleaders won first place in the United Spirits Association National Championship for varsity show cheer novice non-tumbling, continuing their success, in 2023 the team won state and went to nationals. They won a state title again in 2025.
The school has 3 choirs and 3 bands. The sports programs are football, wrestling, girls' basketball, boys' basketball, cross country, cheerleading, boys' soccer, girls' soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf, baseball, softball, and track and field. There is also a large theater program.
Notable faculty
Greg Craven, climate change author
Notable alumni
Jasmine Ash, American singer-songwriter
Jeff Charleston, defensive end for the New Orleans Saints, member of the team's 2010 Super Bowl team
John Clem Clarke (class of 1955), football player at Oregon State University, painter
Patrick Page, class of 1979, Broadway actor
Marlon Tuipulotu, defensive lineman for the USC Trojans and Philadelphia Eagles, member of the Eagles 2024 Super Bowl team