High Point Central High

801 Ferndale Boulevard
High Point, NC 27262

hpc.gcsnc.com/pages/High_Point_Central_High

1,005 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

High Point Central High School, located in High Point, North Carolina, is a historic institution that serves as a cornerstone of the Guilford County Schools district. Known for its deep-rooted traditions and a diverse student body, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is recognized for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment, emphasizing student achievement through a wide array of core subjects, advanced placement courses, and elective opportunities that cater to various interests and career aspirations.

Beyond its academic offerings, High Point Central is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular landscape. The school maintains a strong sense of community spirit, bolstered by a competitive athletics program, dedicated arts departments, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing a rigorous academic focus with meaningful social engagement, the school strives to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to become contributing members of their local and global communities.

1,005

Total Students

77.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for High Point Central High
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	341
Black	397
Asian	97
Two or More	33
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Black
397 (39.5%)
Hispanic
341 (33.9%)
White
131 (13.0%)
Asian
97 (9.7%)
Two or More
33 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)819-2825
Website:	http://hpc.gcsnc.com/pages/High_Point_Central_High
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,005
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	998
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 280

Grade 10 239

Grade 11 254

Grade 12 232

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for High Point Central High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	280
Grade 10	239
Grade 11	254
Grade 12	232

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for High Point Central High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	473	47.1%
Male	532	52.9%

High School 9th - 12th

Southern Guilford High

Guilford County Schools

934 Students

5700 Drake Road
Greensboro, NC 27406 (9.3 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th