Pickerington Central High School

I had a grandson graduate from Central in 2009 and another will graduate in 2012. They are both more than prepared accademically for their college experience thanks to the hard working and concerned teachers which helped both of them maintain over a 4.00 grade average. The administration at this high school operates a good program and seems to have effective control of the student body. School spirit is high and students are enjoying their experience opportunities at Central.

I've been a student at PHSC for over three years now, we have great teachers that continue to challenge everyone. We have great sports programs, and the students are very supportive of our football team. Also, our music department is wonderful. We have an AA Marching Band, that has been to the Rose Bowl and Macy's Day Parade several time, and has achieved a 1 at states 21 out of 22 years. We have a great, well rounded school.
--Submitted by a student

The Staff & parents create a fantastic atmosphere for the kids !!
--Submitted by a parent

Despite a recent school split and several admin. changes, Pickerington Central continues to provide the best of everything for its students and is only getting better.
--Submitted by a parent

The people in the area are great BUT the school district is definitely BELOW average. Those that give good ratings to this district have not been in or around other local schools (Dublin, Arlington, Grove City, Hilliard and Gahanna) just local families THINK that their school is great when in fact if they ventured around town they could find many better with less drama
--Submitted by a parent

I am an upcoming sophomore at PHSC, fights break out occasionaly and some students act out, what schools doesnt have those problems? This is a great school for education, the teachers really are into helping the students learn to their ability and even beyond that. I used to not want to go to school before high school, but now i hop right up in the morning and I'm upset when the bell rings to leave 9th period because I love school. PHSC is a fantastic school with great academics, and an amazing football team.
--Submitted by a student

I can't say that PHSC is any different than the rest of the schools in Pickerington and around the country. As a parent who has volunteered for the last 8 years I can honesty say that out of control kids are everywhere. When parents stop parenting, make excuses for their childs bad behavior and tie the hands of the school district when it comes to discipline there's not much you can do. The PHSC staff are doing the best that they can considering that not only do many students disrespect them, but also the parents. I'm very proud to be a Tiger Mom. My son, a freshman, is receiving a wonderful education and is an A student. I support PLSD and will continue to do so as they have a fabulous record when it comes to education.
--Submitted by a parent

The leaders of this school have an absolute tolerance policy. They allow children to walk in and out of classes without penalty. Classrooms are so loud, noisy and uncontrolled that the office workers can not even call into the classroom - they must utilize office workers to run notes to teachers. Fights break out daily - no one ever hears of students being penalized - oh, I'm sorry - they serve 'In School Suspension' - which means they get to complete all assignments in a separate room from the norm! Where's the penalty in this? If a child acts up, they get sent home! This doesn't happen in Pickerington! Wish I had an accurate review of the schools before moving here!
--Submitted by a parent

I go here everyday and eventhough i dont particularly like alot of the normalhigh school drama i can say from experience this school is friggin awesome it forces students to challenge themselves and to the parent talking about students coming in and starting fights most fight are from kids who have been here for years lol its funny to hear parents bashing others for their childs mistakes this school rocks and I love it
--Submitted by a student

As a recent graduate of PHSC, I can safely tell you that the school is not going down the drain. I am currently an education major and I know the quality of schools in comparison to PHSC. It has great extracurricular activities and after school programs. Yes, it is getting more racially diverse, but that does not mean it will have an 'education and discipline crisis.' Many schools face discipline problems and PHSC has a new principal that needs to settle in and understand his student body before he can fix the major problems. Students do not move into the district just to create fights and lower the test scores. The schools has wonderful teachers and administrators that provide a wonderful learning environment for all levels of students. The past few years has been quite rough, but it is still by far a great school, in comparison to others in Ohio.