Central High School (Independence, Oregon)
| Central High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
1530 Monmouth Street , 97351 United States 44°51′07″N 123°12′36″W / 44.8519°N 123.2100°W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Opened | 1950 |
School district | Central School District |
Principal | Rick Dormer[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,014 (2023–2024)[2] |
| Colors | Red, white, and black [3] |
Athletics conference | OSAA 5A-3 Mid-Willamette Conference[3] |
| Mascot | Panther[3] |
| Team name | Panthers |
| Website | chspanthers.org |
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Central High School is a public high school in Independence, Oregon, United States.
Academics
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 2019–2020, 81% of students graduated on time, and 90% within five years.[7]
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[8]
Notable alumni
- Jasmine Ash, American singer-songwriter[9][10][11]
- Jeff Charleston, defensive end for the New Orleans Saints, member of the team's 2010 Super Bowl team[12]
- John Clem Clarke (class of 1955), football player at Oregon State University, painter[13]
- 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
References
- ↑ "Administration". Central High School. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
- ↑ "Central High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Central High School". Oregon School Activities Association.
- ↑ 2005-2006 School Report Card, accessed May 9, 2007.
- ↑ "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. June 30, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
- ↑ "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. June 30, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
- ↑ "Central High School" (PDF). Central SD 13J. Oregon Department of Education. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ↑ Farrell, Jonathan (April 11, 2017). "Global Warming and a High School Science Teacher". Digital Journal.
- ↑ "Home". jasmineash.com.
- ↑ "Oh Darling // Rock n' Roll Band // Portland, Oregon". Archived from the original on August 5, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ↑ "Northwest News: Oh Darlings singer Jasmine Ash does Salem proud; Seattle may have too many farmers markets". The Oregonian. May 23, 2011.
- ↑ Aaron Fentress, "New Orleans Saints defensive end Jeff Charleston enjoying undefeated season after long trek to the NFL", The Oregonian, December 10, 2009.
- ↑ "Artist John Clem Clarke: His football career and other ties to Oregon". Statesman Journal. July 14, 2021.