CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Central High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Hamilton County school district, located in Harrison, TN with about 924 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, Central High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Central High School, located in Harrison, Tennessee, is a public secondary school serving the Hamilton County School District. Situated along Highway 58, the school functions as a key educational hub for the local community, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. Like many schools in the Hamilton County system, it emphasizes a blend of academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement to foster student development.

The school is well-known for its deep historical roots in the Chattanooga area, often fostering a strong sense of pride and tradition among its student body and alumni. Beyond standard core academics, Central High School typically provides various opportunities for student growth through athletics, arts programs, and career and technical education (CTE) pathways. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with diverse extracurricular activities, the school aims to support the social, emotional, and academic needs of its diverse student population.

For more information, contact Central High School at (423) 344-1447 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.