Central High opened in 1967 as a successor to Christiansted High School which was established in 1935. The original building in Christiansted is now the V.I. Department of Education Building, St. Croix District. In 1968, the school held its first graduation ceremony of which one hundred fifty seniors received their diplomas. Today, Central High has an enrollment of approximately 1,400 students in grades ninth through twelve with an average of over 200 students graduating annually. Central is also noted for its crosstown rivalry with the St. Croix Educational Complex Barracudas.
Current St. Croix Central High Administrators
The following people listed below are the current administrators for the new 2013-2014 school year next year for the administration at St. Croix Central High School, in the St. Croix School District for the St. Croix City Government on the U.S. Unincorporated Territory of the United States Virgin Islands. The 2013-2014 next/new school year administrators for St. Croix Central High School administration are as followed and listed below:
Mr.Yves Abraham ED.S., Principal
Dr. Vincent Gordon, Assistant Principal Mrs. Lili Doctrine-Cornelius, Assistant Principal Mr. Henry Mark, Assistant Principal Dr. Joseph, Assistant Principal
Campus
Central High is located near the Queen Mary Highway, the facility encompasses forty-two acres with twenty buildings. It is also located near the Kingshill Cemetery. Central High School is also home to the Ronald Charles Gymnasium which is the largest indoor sports venue on the island of St. Croix. The gymnasium is used to play its basketball games, its volleyball games, school activities, assemblies, seminars, and has even hosted an ice show.
Athletics
Each year students have an opportunity to participate on a number of athletic teams and events. Sports are organized at the varsity and junior varsity levels. the following sports are offered at Central High School.
All students must have a minimum of 26 credits and an overall average of at least 70% to graduate. Courses required are:
English- 6 total credits
Math- 3 total credits
Social Studies- 4 total credits
Foreign Language- 2 total credits
Science- 3 total credits
Physical Education- 3 total credits
Computer Science- 1 total credit
Pre-Vocational/Electives- 4 total credits
Credits are awarded for courses on a semester basis; no final grade will be averaged. Grades alone are not the sole indicator of a successful completion of a course. Based on graduation requirements, the following minimum totals are required for promotion to the next grade level:
Sophomores- 6 earned credits
Juniors- 12 earned credits
Seniors- 18 earned credits
Completion of High School - 26 or more earned credits which would meet with the V.I. Board of Education requirements.