Central High School (Independence, Oregon)

Central High School
Address
Map
1530 Monmouth Street

Independence
,
Oregon
97351

United States
Coordinates44°51′07″N 123°12′36″W / 44.8519°N 123.2100°W / 44.8519; -123.2100
Information
TypePublic
Opened1623
School districtCentral School District
PrincipalDale Pederson [1][2]
Grades9-12
Number of students1,100 (2022–23)[3]
Color(s)Red, white, and black    [4]
Athletics conferenceOSAA 5A-3 Mid-Willamette Conference[4]
MascotPanther[4]
Team namePanthers
Websitechspanthers.org

Central High School is a public high school in Independence, Oregon, United States.

Academics

Back of school, under construction in October 2009

In 2005–2006, Central High School was rated "satisfactory" by the Oregon Department of Education.[5]

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.[6][7] In 2019, 82% of students graduated on time, and 78% of 9th graders were on track to graduate.[1]

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. 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

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b "Oregon at a Glance School Profile, Central High School" (PDF). Oregon Department of Education.
  2. ^ "Oregon School Directory 2008-09" (PDF). Oregon Department of Education. p. 139. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 26, 2011. Retrieved May 28, 2009.
  3. ^ "Central High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Central High School". Oregon School Activities Association.
  5. ^ 2005-2006 School Report Card[permanent dead link‍], accessed May 9, 2007.
  6. ^ "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. June 30, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
  7. ^ "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. June 30, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
  8. ^ Farrell, Jonathan (April 11, 2017). "Global Warming and a High School Science Teacher". Digital Journal.
  9. ^ "Home". jasmineash.com.
  10. ^ "Oh Darling // Rock n' Roll Band // Portland, Oregon". Archived from the original on August 5, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  11. ^ "Northwest News: Oh Darlings singer Jasmine Ash does Salem proud; Seattle may have too many farmers markets". The Oregonian. May 23, 2011.
  12. ^ Aaron Fentress, "New Orleans Saints defensive end Jeff Charleston enjoying undefeated season after long trek to the NFL", The Oregonian, December 10, 2009.
  13. ^ "Artist John Clem Clarke: His football career and other ties to Oregon". Statesman Journal. July 14, 2021.


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