Central High School (Aberdeen, South Dakota)

Central High School
Location
2200 S. Roosevelt St.
Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401

Information
Type Public
School district Aberdeen School District
Principal Jason Uttermark
Head of school Dr. Gary Harms, Superintendent
Staff 100
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 1,200
Color(s) Blue & Gold         
Athletics conference Eastern South Dakota
Mascot Golden Eagles
Affiliation SDHSAA
School Song Notre Dame Victory March
Website

Central High School is a high school located in Aberdeen, South Dakota with an enrollment of approximately 1,200 students. Since 2004, the school has been located at a new site located at 2200 South Roosevelt Street. The new location is on the outskirts of the southeast side of town.

The Thomas F. Kelley Theatre is the fine arts and multi-purpose venue. Golden Eagles Arena is the high school gymnasium that has hosted a number of South Dakota High School Activities Association state championship events. Clark Swisher Field is the outdoor athletic complex located on the Central High School Campus. This complex is an ongoing joint project between Northern State University, the Aberdeen Public Schools, and the City of Aberdeen. The complex hosts both university and high school events in football, soccer, and track.

Central High School is committed to meeting all requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act. Central was honored with the Siemens Award for Advanced Placement achievement in math and science in 2008. This award is given to the top performing high school in the state of South Dakota.

Central High School ACT scores beat both national and state averages. The staff consists of over 100 people. Central students may earn college credit through the Rising Scholars Program or one of the many Advanced Placement opportunities available. Central High School partners with the Hub Area Vocational School to offer a large number of vocational learning experiences. [1]

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Athletics

Central's mascot is the Golden Eagle. The school has a rich history of athletic success with athletic teams for boys' football, basketball, wrestling, track, cross-country, tennis, golf, and newly added soccer. Teams for girls include volleyball, basketball, track, cross country, gymnastics, tennis, golf, competitive cheer and dance, and soccer.

Central High School participates in the Eastern South Dakota Athletic Conference, the oldest conference in South Dakota. Students can also participate in other activities including drama, speech and debate, band, chorus, or numerous clubs and activities on campus. [1]

School leadership

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b Uttermark 2009

Uttermark, Jason. "Research: Empowering all students to succeed in a changing world". http://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/centralhs/. Retrieved 2009-03-29. 

External links

Aberdeen Central High School. <http://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/centralhs/>