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High Point Central High

801 Ferndale Boulevard, High Point, NC, 27262

About High Point Central High

High Point Central High School is a public high school in High Point, North Carolina. It is part of the Guilford County Schools district and serves students in grades 9–12. There are about 1,200 to 1,400 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 15:1, which is about the same as the district average. High Point Central High has a full academic program that includes college-prep classes, Advanced Placement (AP) options, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, fine arts, and sports. The school focuses on giving students the basic academic skills they need, preparing them for careers, and giving them extracurricular activities that help them grow as people. The majority of the students are from minority groups, which is in line with the diverse makeup of the High Point community. About 9% of students are good at math and about 35% are good at reading (ELA). High Point Central High School is a public school that gets its money from state and local education funds. Students also take tests to see if they are ready for college, like the SAT and ACT.

High Point Central High Contact Information

Address

801 Ferndale Boulevard, High Point, NC, 27262

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Phone

(336) 819-2825

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 9%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 9% in Math and 35% in Reading.
78
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1007
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 234 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at High Point Central High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:55 AM to 4:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 12.61%
Asian 10.43%
Hispanic 33.96%
Black 38.83%
Two+ Races 3.77%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
12.61%
Asian
10.43%
Hispanic
33.96%
Black
38.83%
Two+ Races
3.77%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1007
47.77%
481 Female
52.23%
526 Male

Student Population

1007 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

201 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

After losing 523–0 and not scoring at all in 2025, High Point Central High School has put its varsity football program on hold for the 2026 season. People in the area are paying attention to the move because it is part of a larger effort to improve athletics for the future.

FAQ

Q1. Is High Point Central High School a part of the Guilford County Schools?

Ans. Yes, Guilford County Schools runs High Point Central High School.

Q2. Are there Advanced Placement (AP) classes at High Point Central High School?

Ans. Yes, students who meet the requirements can take a variety of AP courses.

Q3. Do you offer career and technical education (CTE) programs?

Ans. Yes, students can sign up for more than one CTE pathway.

Q4. Are there sports and other activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join sports teams, clubs, and other student groups.

Q5. Does High Point Central High School help students get into college?

Ans. Yes, guidance counselors help students plan their classes and get ready for college.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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