High Point Central High, 801 Ferndale Blvd.: grades 9 to 12, 935 students in 2024-25 and a C (62) in 2024-25 state grades.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Sources: the school’s website, Guilford County Schools’ assignment locator, 2026-27 feeder list (PDF) and calendars, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction’s 2025-26 accountability data and report card data, the federal NCES school directory and the NCHSAA’s 2025-29 realignment.

High Point Central High is a Guilford County Schools high school for grades 9 to 12 at 801 Ferndale Blvd. Its website describes “1927 collegiate Gothic halls” and lists International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, career and vocational courses and College Tech Prep among its options. Ferndale Middle and the Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School are its neighbors on Ferndale Boulevard.

Who to call
Address 801 Ferndale Blvd., High Point, NC 27262
Phone 336-819-2825
Grades 9 to 12
Run by Guilford County Schools
Calendar Traditional
State school code 410406

Enrollment and teachers

  • State count: an average daily membership of 935 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the state’s report card data.
  • Federal count: 1,007 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 78 full-time-equivalent teachers, according to the NCES directory. That is about 13 students per teacher.

State report card

North Carolina gives every public school an A to F School Performance Grade, based 80% on achievement on state tests and other measures and 20% on academic growth, according to the state’s 2025-26 annual testing report.

School year Grade (score) Growth
2024-25 C (62) Exceeded
2023-24 C (58) Met

The 2024-25 grade is the latest in the state’s downloadable report card data.

From the state’s 2025-26 school assessment data:

  • At grade level or above, all state tests: 44.8% (state: 59.2%)
  • College and career ready (Level 4 and above): 25% (state: 37.5%)
  • ACT composite of 17 or higher, 11th graders: 26% (state: 54.5%)
  • Four-year graduation rate: 89.7% (state: 89%)
  • Growth: met expected growth

The full report card, with attendance, teacher and course data, is on the state’s NC School Report Cards site.

Attendance zone and feeder schools

Every Guilford County Schools address is assigned to a neighborhood elementary, middle and high school. Check an address with the district’s 2026-27 School Assignment Locator; the district also publishes attendance zone maps (PDF) and a 2026-27 feeder list (PDF).

High Point Central is fed by Ferndale Middle, part of the Welborn Middle zone and part of the Penn-Griffin middle grades zone, according to the district’s 2026-27 feeder list. The elementary schools behind them are Fairview, Northwood, Shadybrook and part of Oak Hill through Ferndale; Johnson Street Global Studies through Welborn; parts of Oak View through Ferndale and Welborn; and part of Kirkman Park through Penn-Griffin.

Calendar and bell times

  • School day: Classes run 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., and students may enter the building at 8:50 a.m.; the office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. That is from the school’s website.

High Point Central High follows the district’s 2026-27 traditional calendar (PDF). Coming up:

  • Thursday, Oct. 29: end of the first quarter
  • Friday, Oct. 30: optional teacher workday; no school for students
  • Tuesday, Nov. 3: optional teacher workday (Election Day); no school for students
  • Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day holiday
  • Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving break for students
  • Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: winter break for students
  • March 22-26, 2027: spring break
  • Thursday, June 10, 2027: last day of school

Every district calendar is on the GCS calendars page.

Sports and activities

High Point Central is a 5A school in the NCHSAA’s 4A/5A Conference B for the 2025-29 alignment, with T. Wingate Andrews, Central Davidson, Ledford, Lexington, Montgomery Central and Randleman. The teams are the Bison.

The alignment is from the NCHSAA’s approved 2025-29 realignment (PDF).

The school’s athletics website lists these teams:

  • Boys: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor track, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, outdoor track, wrestling
  • Girls: basketball, cheerleading, competitive cheer, cross country, flag football, golf, indoor track, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, outdoor track, volleyball, wrestling

Friday night games and results are on our Friday night football page and the scoreboard.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does High Point Central High serve?

High Point Central High serves grades 9 to 12, according to the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.

What is High Point Central High’s school grade?

High Point Central High earned a C, with a score of 62, in North Carolina’s 2024-25 School Performance Grades. In 2025-26, 44.8% of its state tests were at grade level or above.

Which schools feed High Point Central High?

High Point Central is fed by Ferndale Middle and parts of the Welborn Middle and Penn-Griffin zones, according to the district’s 2026-27 feeder list.

How do I know if my address is zoned for High Point Central High?

Enter the address in Guilford County Schools’ 2026-27 School Assignment Locator. The Student Assignment Office is 336-370-8303.

What time does High Point Central High start?

Classes run 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., and students may enter the building at 8:50 a.m.; the office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. That is from the school’s website.