Overview
High Point Central High School is a magnet school in High Point, NC, offering AP courses, International Baccalaureate, and 23 sports. It is one of 35 high schools in Guilford County School District.
School Rating
High Point Central High School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
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College Prep
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Parent Tip
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Test Scores
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Courses & Programs
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STUDENT LIFE
Student Demographics
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About the School
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Neighborhood
801 Ferndale Boulevard
High Point, NC 27262
School leader: Mr Mike Hettenbach
Nearby Schools
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Ferndale Middle School0.07 milesPublic district; 6-8
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Dean B Pruett Scale School0.34 milesPublic district; 6-12
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Helping Hands Children Center0.5 milesPrivate; PK
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High Point Christian Academy0.52 milesPrivate; PK-12
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High Point Day Care Center0.64 milesPrivate; PK
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Apple Tree Academy0.67 milesPrivate; PK
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Lindsay Square Child Care Center0.73 milesPrivate; PK
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Hayworth Christian School0.93 milesPrivate; PK-12
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Hayworth Christian School0.93 milesPrivate; PK, K-12
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Atkins Acadmic & Technology High14.42 milesPublic district; 9-12
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Oak Ridge Elementary School14.72 milesPublic district; PK, K-5
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The North Carolina Leadership Academy7.98 milesPublic charter; K-12
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Kernodle Middle School14.53 milesPublic district; 6-8
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Friedberg Elementary14.51 milesPublic district; PK, K-5
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Greensboro College Middle College14.65 milesPublic district; 11-12
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The Early College At Guilford College12.03 milesPublic district; 9-12
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Davidson Early College11.04 milesPublic district; 9-12
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Earlymiddle College At Gtcc - High Point1.26 milesPublic district; 9-12
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North Davidson Middle12.74 milesPublic district; 6-8