Central High School (Columbus, Ohio)
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Central High School, also known as High School of Columbus and High School of Commerce, was a four-year secondary school (grades 9–12). It was a part of Columbus City Schools (At the time Columbus Public Schools). The last building was located at 75 South Washington Boulevard in Columbus, Ohio
, opened in 1924. Before that, Central High School was located Downtown at East Broad and Sixth streets from 1862 until 1924. It closed in June 1982. It is now COSI Columbus, a science museum.
On March 7, 1985, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places
.
, West
and Linden McKinley
, of which only South, East
, West
and Linden McKinley
remain open. North suffered the same fate as Central only 3 years before, closing in 1979.
were shot at the then closed Central High School. The movie depicted how this school was passing students that couldn't even read. Columbus Public Schools, who rented use of the building to the film maker's did not know at the time that the movie would depict such. Although the movie wasn't based in Columbus, CPS still took the story line of the movie as a discredit to the school district.
On November 6, 1999 COSI Columbus moved into the old Central High School building.
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
, opened in 1924. Before that, Central High School was located Downtown at East Broad and Sixth streets from 1862 until 1924. It closed in June 1982. It is now COSI Columbus, a science museum.
On March 7, 1985, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
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History
Central was one of the original 6 high schools in Columbus Public Schools. The other five were North, South, EastEast High School (Columbus, Ohio)
East High School is a public high school located on the near east side of Columbus, Ohio at 1500 E. Broad Street. It is a part of Columbus City Schools. It was originally constructed in 1922....
, West
West High School (Columbus, Ohio)
West High School is a public high school located on the west side of Columbus, Ohio. It is a part of Columbus City Schools. The original building opened in 1908.The school colors are buff and brown. The school nickname is the Cowboys.-Athletics:...
and Linden McKinley
Linden-McKinley High School
Linden McKinley High School is located in Columbus, Ohio and is part of the Columbus City Schools District. The school has an enrollment of approximately 500 students in grades 9-12.-Mission:...
, of which only South, East
East High School (Columbus, Ohio)
East High School is a public high school located on the near east side of Columbus, Ohio at 1500 E. Broad Street. It is a part of Columbus City Schools. It was originally constructed in 1922....
, West
West High School (Columbus, Ohio)
West High School is a public high school located on the west side of Columbus, Ohio. It is a part of Columbus City Schools. The original building opened in 1908.The school colors are buff and brown. The school nickname is the Cowboys.-Athletics:...
and Linden McKinley
Linden-McKinley High School
Linden McKinley High School is located in Columbus, Ohio and is part of the Columbus City Schools District. The school has an enrollment of approximately 500 students in grades 9-12.-Mission:...
remain open. North suffered the same fate as Central only 3 years before, closing in 1979.
Ohio High School Athletic Association team state championships
- Baseball – 1929
- Golf – 1937
- Track and Field – 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930
Notable alumni
- Howard Cassady, Heisman TrophyHeisman TrophyThe Heisman Memorial Trophy Award , is awarded annually to the player deemed the most outstanding player in collegiate football. It was created in 1935 as the Downtown Athletic Club trophy and renamed in 1936 following the death of the Club's athletic director, John Heisman The Heisman Memorial...
winner of 1955 for the Ohio State UniversityOhio State UniversityThe Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
. Professional football player for the Detroit LionsDetroit LionsThe Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
, Cleveland BrownsCleveland BrownsThe Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia EaglesThe Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
and baseball coach for the Columbus ClippersColumbus ClippersThe Columbus Clippers are a minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team is owned by the government of Franklin County, Ohio....
. - Dave RobertsDave Roberts (pitcher)David Arthur Roberts was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for eight teams from 1969 to 1981. He was second in the National League with a 2.10 earned run average in for the San Diego Padres, after which he was traded to the Houston Astros, where he spent the...
, major league baseball pitcher
Closing
Because of declining enrollment in the school district and the bad shape of the building, Central was closed following the 1981–1982 school year in June 1982 and never opened again.Teachers (film)
Scenes of the movie TeachersTeachers (film)
# "Teacher, Teacher" - 38 Special# "Cheap Sunglasses" - ZZ Top# "Foolin' Around" - Freddie Mercury# "I Can't Stop the Fire" - Eric Martin# "Edge of a Dream" - Joe Cocker# " Teacher" - Ian Hunter# "One Foot Back in Your Door" - Roman Holliday...
were shot at the then closed Central High School. The movie depicted how this school was passing students that couldn't even read. Columbus Public Schools, who rented use of the building to the film maker's did not know at the time that the movie would depict such. Although the movie wasn't based in Columbus, CPS still took the story line of the movie as a discredit to the school district.
COSI
Columbus Public Schools sold the building in the 1990s and soon after COSI Columbus bought the building and remodeled it for the new site of COSI. Most of the front of the school remains facing the river. The new addition sits on what was the football field of the school.On November 6, 1999 COSI Columbus moved into the old Central High School building.