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Central High School (Independence, Oregon)

Coordinates: 44°51′07″N 123°12′36″W / 44.8519°N 123.2100°W / 44.8519; -123.2100
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Central High School
Address
Map
1530 Monmouth Street

,
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

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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

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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

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Notable alumni

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References

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  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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