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Welcome to Central High School
Welcome to Central, where all students, staff and community thrive T.O.G.E.T.H.E.R.
150 Years of History
Central is the oldest high school in Minnesota, with famous alumni including Amelia Earhart, Charles Schulz and Dave Winfield.
You Belong at Central
Every student finds their place at Central thanks to our multitude of course offerings, extracurriculars, clubs, athletics and leadership opportunities.
What’s New
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about Support Central (opens in new window/tab)
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about Central Classroom Gets Makeover Thanks to 3M, Heart of America
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about Fall musical, Hadestown AUDITIONS ARE AUGUST 8th!
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about Principal Ayers featured in Kare 11 story
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about Summer info and end-of-school-year FAQ
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about CHS Family Update - April 28, 2024 (opens in new window/tab)
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about Central a top school in State
![Central Senior Sam Geisler named National Merit Scholar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714160538/sppsorg/e26hjv3bue7pcixndd4u/ScreenShot2024-04-26at84340AM.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1714160538/sppsorg/e26hjv3bue7pcixndd4u/ScreenShot2024-04-26at84340AM.webp","width":412}])
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about Central Senior Sam Geisler named National Merit Scholar
![Central's Samuel Geisler Honored with 3M National Merit Scholarship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714139052/sppsorg/i1miqyjvusos8qekof6l/ScreenShot2024-04-26at84340AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1714139052/sppsorg/i1miqyjvusos8qekof6l/ScreenShot2024-04-26at84340AM.png","width":412}])
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about Central's Samuel Geisler Honored with 3M National Merit Scholarship
![Principal Ayers featured in MPR story]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712335746/sppsorg/e3rb1ybxkey89yfjzpff/Screenshot2024-04-05at114853AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712335746/sppsorg/e3rb1ybxkey89yfjzpff/Screenshot2024-04-05at114853AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712335746/sppsorg/e3rb1ybxkey89yfjzpff/Screenshot2024-04-05at114853AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712335746/sppsorg/e3rb1ybxkey89yfjzpff/Screenshot2024-04-05at114853AM.png","width":866}])
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about Principal Ayers featured in MPR story
Welcome to Central
![Front of Central High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1704475841/sppsorg/navwzpcey94jjbetwvas/Central_High_School_St_Paul.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1704475841/sppsorg/navwzpcey94jjbetwvas/Central_High_School_St_Paul.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1704475841/sppsorg/navwzpcey94jjbetwvas/Central_High_School_St_Paul.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1704475841/sppsorg/navwzpcey94jjbetwvas/Central_High_School_St_Paul.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1704475841/sppsorg/navwzpcey94jjbetwvas/Central_High_School_St_Paul.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1704475841/sppsorg/navwzpcey94jjbetwvas/Central_High_School_St_Paul.jpg","width":2200}])
Central is the oldest high school in the state of Minnesota. Its rich traditions, including academic excellence, are widely celebrated. Families prize the high value we place on academics; the varied extra-curricular opportunities; our culture of constant innovation; and our focus on relationships as the center for learning.
![Four High School students smiling in a gym]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1704475702/sppsorg/xnmiaq3q1dal3iwnhw8j/CentralHighSchoolStudents.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1704475702/sppsorg/xnmiaq3q1dal3iwnhw8j/CentralHighSchoolStudents.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1704475702/sppsorg/xnmiaq3q1dal3iwnhw8j/CentralHighSchoolStudents.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1704475702/sppsorg/xnmiaq3q1dal3iwnhw8j/CentralHighSchoolStudents.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1704475702/sppsorg/xnmiaq3q1dal3iwnhw8j/CentralHighSchoolStudents.jpg","width":1250}])
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about Tour our school
Central High School
at a glance
Our school has consistently been ranked among the nation’s Best High Schools by US News & World Report, Newsweek and the Washington Post. Culturally and economically diverse, Central High School offers opportunities for all.
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