North Central was established in 1956 in response to Washington Township's rapidly growing population and the desire of residents to have a local high school. Prior to this, students from the township attended Broad Ripple High School and Shortridge High School in Indianapolis. (At this time, most of the township was outside the city limits.) In 1963 the current facility was opened, and the original building was repurposed to Northview Middle School.
Demographicsedit
For the 2015-2016 school year, enrollment was 3,636 students. 41% were black, 35% were white, 14% were Hispanic, 6% were multiracial, and 4% were Asian. 42% qualified for free lunches and 6% of the student body qualified for reduced-price lunches.[5]
For the 2020-21 school year, enrollment was 3,754 students. Of these, 38% were black, 33% were white, 19% were Hispanic, 6% were multiracial, and 4% were Asian. 45% of students qualified for free lunches and 2% qualified for reduced-price lunches.[5]
Musicedit
The North Central Wind Ensemble has been named the ISSMA State Concert Band Champions six times (2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2011).[6]
The North Central High School Symphony Orchestra has been named the ISSMA State Concert Orchestra Champions ten times (1985, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2014).[6]
The North Central Counterpoints show choir have been named the ISSMA State Concert Choir Grand Champions fifteen times (1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011) and the State Show Choir Grand Champions eleven times (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019).
Notable alumniedit
Adam Alexander, NASCAR Camping World Series broadcaster, SpeedTV contributor, anchor[7]
Tom Borton, jazz saxophonist, songwriter, composer, and former CEO of Los Angeles Post Music, Inc.[8]
Jason Gardner, 1999 Indiana Mr. Basketball, Final Four participant at The University of Arizona. Current director of player relations at Arizona.[19] He briefly returned to North Central for the 2020-21 season to serve as the boys basketball head coach.
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^"Yes, Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra became a basketball fan while living in Indiana". indystar.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
^"Mitch Daniels – a Star Library biography". .indystar.com. Archived from the original on May 17, 2008. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
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^Dwight, Adams. "How Jared Fogle became famous, in 7 images" (Archive). Indianapolis Star. August 19, 2015. Retrieved on August 22, 2015.
^Federico-O'Murchu, Sean and Tracy Connor. "Jared Fogle Out of the Picture After School Yanks Alumni Photo" (Archive). NBC News. August 20, 2015. Retrieved on August 21, 2015.
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^Kaiser, Emily (June 6, 2016). "Ron Klain (Class of 1979)". The Advancement Center. Retrieved November 11, 2020. ...this North Central Alumni Hall of Famer,
^Sullivan, Frank (June 21, 2021). "Jon David Krahulik". Encyclopedia of Indianapolis.
^"Player bio for Todd Lickliter". Butler Sports. April 17, 1955. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
^"North Central Alumni Association". North Central High School. July 31, 2011. Archived from the original on August 10, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2012.