Central High School (Providence, Rhode Island)
| Central High School | |
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| Location | |
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Providence, Rhode Island United States | |
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| Type | Public Secondary |
| Principal | John Hunt |
| Faculty | 85 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1140 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Color(s) | Black and Gold |
| Mascot | Knights |
| Website | Central High School |
Central High School is a public high school in the Providence Public School District, Rhode Island, United States.
Central High School stands roughly at the intersection of the Federal Hill, West End, and Upper South Providence neighborhoods.
Mission statement
The mission of Central High School is to instruct students in practical knowledge, foster positive attitudes, encourage commendable behaviors and promote opportunities in order for students to realize their potential to thrive in a global technological society.[1]
Notable alumni
- Marvin Barnes, professional basketball player[2]
- Frank Caprio, judge[3]
- Ed Cooley, Providence College basketball coach[4]
References
- ↑ "Central". Providence Schools. Retrieved 2013-11-25.
- ↑ Dwyer, Timothy (February 18, 1990). "Marvin Barnes: The Fall Of A Basketball Star He's Off Drugs, But Back In Jail". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ↑ TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE FRANK CAPRIO. Government Printing Office. May 20, 1998. p. S5244.
- ↑ "PC's Cooley shares story at Park View". Warwick Beacon. June 22, 2011. Retrieved November 21, 2011.