Central High School

1,294 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central High School, located on Jacksboro Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a historic public secondary school serving students in the Knox County School District. As one of the long-standing institutions in the area, it maintains a strong commitment to academic preparation, athletics, and extracurricular engagement. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering an environment that encourages students to pursue diverse interests, ranging from advanced placement courses to various technical and elective programs.

Beyond its academic mission, Central High School is deeply embedded in the identity of its local community, often recognized for its spirited athletic programs and a legacy of tradition. The school provides a variety of clubs, organizations, and sports teams that aim to develop student leadership and school pride. By balancing a traditional educational framework with modern student support services, Central High School continues to play a vital role in preparing its graduates for post-secondary education and the workforce.

1,294

Total Students

95.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	708
Hispanic	245
Black	251
Asian	15
Two or More	72
American Indian	3

White
708 (54.7 %)
Black
251 (19.4 %)
Hispanic
245 (18.9 %)
Two or More
72 (5.6 %)
Asian
15 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Knox County
Phone:	(865)689-1400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 348

Grade 10 337

Grade 11 313

Grade 12 296