Center Grove High School
| Center Grove High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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2717 South Morgantown Road , , 46143 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°34′33″N 86°11′43″W / 39.57583°N 86.19528°WCoordinates: 39°34′33″N 86°11′43″W / 39.57583°N 86.19528°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1884 |
| School district | Center Grove Community School Corporation |
| Principal | Jeffry Henderson |
| Teaching staff | 125.40 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,521 (2018–19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.10[1] |
| Color(s) | Red and White |
| Athletics conference | Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference |
| Team name | Trojans |
| Rival | Carmel High School |
| Newspaper | The Trojaneer |
| Website | Official Website |
| [2] | |
Center Grove High School is a high school located in Greenwood, Indiana. A part of Center Grove Community School Corporation, it serves western Greenwood and most of Bargersville.[3] Founded in 1884, the high school has always been located at the same intersection in White River Township, Johnson County, Indiana.
Athletics
The Center Grove Trojans compete in the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference. The school colors are red and white. The following IHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:[4]
- Baseball (boys)
- Basketball (girls & boys)
- Girls state champion - 1996[5]
- Cross country (girls & boys)
- Football (boys)
- State champion - 2008, 2015, 2020, 2021[5]
- Golf (girls & boys)
- Boys state champion - 2017, 2021
- Soccer (girls & boys)
- Boys state champion - 2015[5]
- Softball (girls)
- State champion - 1986, 1995, 1998, 2003, 2009, 2015, 2019[5]
- Swimming and diving (girls & boys)
- Tennis (girls & boys)
- Boys state champion - 2001, 2008[5]
- Track (girls & boys)
- Boys state champion - 2011[5]
- Volleyball (girls)
- State champion - 2000[5]
- Wrestling (boys)
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 2,447 students enrolled in 2013-2014 was as follows:
- Male - 53.0%
- Female - 47.0%
- Native American/Alaskan - 0.3%
- Asian/Pacific islanders - 2.1%
- Black - 1.2%
- Hispanic - 3.1%
- White - 91.5%
- Multiracial - 1.8%
15.7% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.[2]
Fine arts
Center Grove has numerous vocal and instrumental music groups in addition to a theatre program.
The Center Grove High School marching band won first place at the 1995 Bands of America Grand National Finals.[6]
Notable alumni
- Aaron Halterman - Former NFL tight end
- Brad Long - Actor
- Aaron Waltke - Emmy Award-winning screenwriter
- Dave Kneebone - Film and television producer, Abso Lutely Productions
- Brienne Pedigo-Christopher - Reporter, ESPN[7]
- Trayce Jackson-Davis - Mr. Indiana Basketball and forward for the Indiana Hoosiers
- Russ Yeast - NFL safety for the Los Angeles Rams
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Center Grove High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ a b "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Center Grove High School". ed.gov. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
- ^ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Johnson County, IN." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on December 5, 2016.
- ^ "2015-16 School Directory" (pdf). ihsaa.org. IHSAA. p. 37. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g "IHSAA State Championships by School". ihsaa.org. Archived from the original on 11 April 2010. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
- ^ "BOA 1995 Grand National Finals results" (PDF). musicforall.org. musicforall. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
- ^ "500 brings Brienne Pedigo home". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
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