High Point Central High

801 Ferndale Boulevard
High Point, NC 27262

hpc.gcsnc.com/pages/High_Point_Central_High

1,081 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

High Point Central High School, located in High Point, North Carolina, is a historic institution that serves as a cornerstone of the Guilford County Schools district. Known for its deep-rooted traditions and a diverse student body, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is recognized for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment, emphasizing student achievement through a wide array of core subjects, advanced placement courses, and elective opportunities that cater to various interests and career aspirations.

Beyond its academic offerings, High Point Central is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular landscape. The school maintains a strong sense of community spirit, bolstered by a competitive athletics program, dedicated arts departments, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing a rigorous academic focus with meaningful social engagement, the school strives to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to become contributing members of their local and global communities.

1,081

Total Students

79.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for High Point Central High
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	353
Black	422
Asian	115
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Black
422 (39.0 %)
Hispanic
353 (32.7 %)
White
142 (13.1 %)
Asian
115 (10.6 %)
Two or More
44 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)819-2825
Website:	http://hpc.gcsnc.com/pages/High_Point_Central_High
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,081
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	998
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 333

Grade 10 286

Grade 11 256

Grade 12 206

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for High Point Central High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	333
Grade 10	286
Grade 11	256
Grade 12	206

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for High Point Central High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	535	49.5%
Male	546	50.5%

High School 9th - 12th

Southern Guilford High

Guilford County Schools

938 Students

5700 Drake Road
Greensboro, NC 27406 (9.3 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th