Central High School | |
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Location | |
La Crosse, Wisconsin United States |
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Coordinates | 43°47′36″N 91°13′08″W / 43.7933°N 91.2188°WCoordinates: 43°47′36″N 91°13′08″W / 43.7933°N 91.2188°W |
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Type | Public 4-year |
Established | 1907 |
Principal | Jeffrey Fleig |
Enrollment | 1,089 (2013-2014 school year) |
Color(s) | Black and Red |
Athletics conference | Mississippi Valley Conference |
Mascot | Red Raiders |
Website | www |
La Crosse Central High School is one of two public high schools in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It is located on the south side of the city, and is in the School District of La Crosse. The school was established in 1907.
La Crosse Central is the older of the two public high schools in La Crosse, with rival Logan being the newer school. It was established in 1907. Originally, Central was located at the intersection of 16th and Cass Streets on La Crosse's south side, where Weigent Park stands today. The new building stands on Losey Boulevard, near State Road.
The school has a World Language program, which includes trips to foreign countries; and a German exchange program, which allows students to have a German-speaking student live with them, as well as to live in Germany.
La Crosse Central High School has a variety of extra-curricular activities and athletics, and is part of the Mississippi Valley Conference.