Central High School

This school is one of the greatist schools I've ever attended! Central provides gifted programs, such as AP, IB, and MYSP. It also has a diverse student body and provides a program for English learners. Sarah S. CHS graduate
--Submitted by a student

Having had two children at Central, one in the IB who graduated and one in the MYSP, who finished 6th and 7th grade, I cannot say enough about the wonderful academic environment. We moved to a different state and had to pull out our second child. The new school does not compare to Central in any way. If our children had the choice they would go back to Central in a heart beat!
--Submitted by a parent

MYSP is an absolutely excellent program, along with IB. The teachers are extremely understanding. They also help with extra-curricular activities. The bi-weekly show CI (Central Intelligence), which is put together by the Media II students, is amazing. They have won numerous awards. I would definitely recommend this school!!!
--Submitted by a student

I will be a junior at Central High School in the fall. For parents who are considering sending their children to Central, I cannot recommend it enough. Out of all the high schools in Springfield, Missouri, Central equips its students for college the best. Boasting the only International Baccalaureate Programme in Springfield, along with Advanced Placement options. MYSP allows students to become prepared for high school better than any middle school option in Springfield, especially preparation for the I.B. program. In MYSP, the students write an involved research paper. This puts them at an advantage above other freshman - none of them have composed a research paper of this size. If your student decides not to take part in the I.B. program, his or her education will be just as wonderful. They will be surrounded by competent teachers that really care about their students and a great enviroment full of diversity.
--Submitted by a student

I am a central student that has been put in the custedy of the state and central is the only high school that i want to go to. the school has so many different races that make it hard to not like some one of that race. Go Central Bulldogs!!!!!! I love you all!!!!
--Submitted by a student

Central High School is a great school. It has many extracurricular activities avaviable and is also home to the MYSP program. Plus the band teacher is the best! Central is the school you want your kids attending. I rate it 10+!
--Submitted by Elizabeth Travers, a student

We love Central. I wouldn't choose anywhere else! It's wonderful!
--Submitted by C, a student

I do not go to Central yet, but upon being accepted into the International Baccalaureate Programme, I was invited to shadow an IB student for a day. At first I was scared, because all of my friends told me it was 'scary' there, but they were so wrong! I had a wonderful day. The halls were less crowded than those of my middle school, which has a population half the size of Central! The teachers were so laid back and easygoing, I felt like they were more like close friends than teachers, yet I still learned so much. And the food was superb, a definite plus! Overall, I found CHS to be a welcoming, friendly environment, and I plan on having a great high school experience there!
--Submitted by a student

Central High School is a very close-knit community. The teachers love being there, and that makes the students want to be there as well. Because Central is a smaller school than others in the area, students can be involved in as many activities as they desire.
--Submitted by a former student

I am a sophomore at Central. I started at the beginning of October. I moved back here from Oklahoma. And I noticed that us Missourians are much nicer! I missed being here. And Central was the perfect choice for me to go back to school at. I wouldn't dream of going to another school. The people are awesome and reall accepting. And I love being on the debate squad. The teachers (most of them) are excellent. I enjoy all of my classes. And I love the school in itself. I love the history., along with the new additions to it. This has been one of the better choices I have made!
--Submitted by Katrina, a student