Where Tradition Meets Opportunity. Welcome Home to Central!1130 W Chestnut Street Louisville, KY 40203 Map & Directions(502) 485-8226School WebsiteSummaryHigh District Map.pdfSchool LeadershipJoseph EllisonDiane PorterTamela ComptonImportant LinksHighTabbed contentOverviewCentral High School Magnet Career Academy (MCA) hosts some of the most talented students in Louisville. Students are selected for admission through a competitive process that includes achievement test scores, grade point average (GPA), personal essays, and teacher recommendations. Central has the second-highest number of Governor’s Scholars in the district, is one of two Kentucky high schools to offer Montessori education, and offers 12 career pathways through a robust career-themed magnet program. School Highlights Rigorous pre-college curriculum Twelve career programs in the following areas of concentration: business; law; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); health services; and teaching and learning AP Capstone (Seminar/Research) Two-year course Prepares students for academic demands of college Variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses Dual-credit courses through the University of Louisville (UofL), Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC), and Morehead State University (MSU); offers early college opportunities through the school’s medical programs Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Montessori learning Career Pathways Management and Entrepreneurship Marketing Opportunities to learn about buyer behavior and dynamics, principles of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, and more Cyber Engineering Blend of programming, cybersecurity, and hardware engineering Opportunities to research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components Exploration of robotics, electricity, and security concerns Dental Assisting Lessons on patient care, dental radiographs (X-ray photographs), dental procedure equipment, and office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists Navy JROTC Opportunities to learn about the theory and practice of naval science and life in the U.S. Navy Pre-Med Prepares students to apply basic health science principles and technical skills in the areas of medicine and public health Patient Care Technician/Pre-Nursing Prepares students to apply basic health science principles and technical skills in the areas of Patient Care Technician (PCT) and nursing Veterinary Assistant Courses on animal nursing care, animal health and nutrition, animal handling, clinical pathology, radiology, surgical assisting, clinical laboratory procedures, etc. Teaching and Learning Opportunities to participate in classroom activities Emphasis on construction of knowledge, development of dispositions for teaching, and reflections on teaching and learning Opportunities to learn how to design engaging, standards-based lessons and assessments Programs STEM Innovation (High, 2022 school year) Dental, Pre-Med & Nursing (High, 2022 school year) Legal/Governmental Services (Law) (High, 2022 school year) Veterinary Science (High, 2022 school year) Montessori (High, 2022 school year) Business Management/Entrepreneurship and Sports Marketing (High, 2022 school year) School Data Enrollment 2019-2020 % Full-Time Teachers with master's degree or higher in 2019-2020 Student Satisfaction With School 2019 Parent Satisfaction With School 2019 % TEACHER TELL-Overall good place to work 2017-18 Combined Reading and Math: % Proficient or Distinguished 2018-2019 1237 92% 83% 94% 93% 18% Get Involved 15th District PTA SBDM Volunteer