Central High School

5321 Jacksboro Pike

School District

Knox County
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 22, 2023

It is a very bad school and my son got shot because he took a kid's cheeseburger.
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2023

They do not care about the students, some teachers are a little hostile
Submitted by parent on November 14, 2022

central high school has been a nightmare every since my child has been going there i don't like how they treat a child with special need and has a IEP it seems they don't like to deal with children as my chikd
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2020

My son had the opportunity to go to CMA as well as STEM however he chose Central and he is doin excellent. He is a high achieving sophomore that is a honor roll student that also takes AP classes. Central deserves a higher score and much more respect than they get.
Submitted by parent on May 23, 2019

My son had options to go to STEM Academy and the IB Program at West but we chose to go to Central and have been extremely happy with our choice. My son is a high achiever academically and we have been very happy with the Honors, AP and Dual-Enrollment classes that are offered.
Submitted by parent on April 10, 2018

Sad. Came to this school with great expectations. I was the 11th child in our family to attend Central. Used to be a good school. Is NOT a good school now and I would NEVER recommend this school
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2017

Central High challenges students academically while providing a well rounded experience with athletics, school spirit, the arts, clubs, volunteer work, and diversity. Central is characterized by pride and tradition which is demonstrated by families living in the school zone for many generations. Bobcat nation is proud of our teachers and students. It is the best kept secret in Knox County.
Submitted by parent on May 23, 2016

It's what you make of it! I have one that graduated from CHS 10 yrs ago and another one will in 2 yrs. and they will both tell you no school is perfect and it is what you make of it...
Submitted by other on August 20, 2015

Exceptional staff. Diverse class offerings. The students are offered differential learning in a safe and accommodating environment.
Submitted by parent on August 15, 2015

As a freshman we were able to get very connected with the school and administration. Now as a sophomore, we were set for sucess day one.
Submitted by parent on August 15, 2015

Atmosphere as a whole. The teachers are in focus with what the students need to learn, and relay that in a very efficient manner. THE Students arevery proud of the school as s whole and we take pride in our community and community events
Submitted by parent on August 15, 2015

Central High School has been an amazing experience for us. Our son is a Senior and I can say his teachers have been above awesome, the administration has been excellent even with the changes and the athletics are hands down the best now especially football. AP and honors classes are great. I could not imagine a better group of teachers, administrators and coaches to have led my son these past three years into his Senior year. #Bobcatforlife
Submitted by parent on April 22, 2015

The school really don't care about the safety of the students. My daughter is being bullied and harassed.