Central_High_School_(Independence,_Oregon)

Central High School (Independence, Oregon)

Central High School (Independence, Oregon)

Public school in Independence, Oregon, United States

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

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Academics

Back of school, under construction in October 2009

In 2005–2006, Central High School was rated "satisfactory" by the Oregon Department of Education.[4]

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.[5][6] 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

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