CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

CENTRAL SENIOR H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the BEAUMONT ISD school district, located in BEAUMONT, TX with about 1,193 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 85 teachers, CENTRAL SENIOR H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

**Note:** It is important to note that **Central Senior High School in Beaumont, Texas, is permanently closed.** The school ceased operations in 2018 as part of a district-wide consolidation plan that merged Central High School and Ozen High School to create the new Beaumont United High School.

Below is a summary of the school’s historical context and identity:

Central Senior High School served as a cornerstone of the Beaumont Independent School District for many years, acting as a hub for academic and extracurricular activity in the community. Located on Jaguar Drive, the school was widely recognized by its mascot, the Jaguar, and fostered a strong sense of school spirit and tradition among its student body. It played a significant role in the athletic and cultural history of Beaumont, particularly through its competitive sports programs and community engagement initiatives, which left a lasting impact on generations of alumni.

In its final years, the institution was noted for its efforts to provide a diverse educational experience, though it ultimately faced the challenges of aging infrastructure and shifting district demographics. The decision to consolidate Central and Ozen High Schools into Beaumont United was aimed at pooling resources, modernizing facilities, and providing a more robust academic and athletic environment for the city's high school students. Today, while the original Central Senior High campus has been repurposed, its legacy continues through the students and faculty who transitioned into the unified district.

For more information, contact CENTRAL SENIOR H S at (409) 617-5300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.