Central High School (East Chicago, Indiana)
| East Chicago Central High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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1100 West Columbus Drive , , 46312 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°38′23″N 87°29′6″W / 41.63972°N 87.48500°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1986 |
| School district | School City of East Chicago |
| Principal | Edwin Garcia |
| Faculty | 77.39 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,131 (2017-18)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.61[1] |
| Color(s) | |
| Athletics conference | Independent |
| Team name | Cardinals |
| Website | School website |
East Chicago Central High School is a public high school in the industrial city of East Chicago, Indiana, located in the Chicago metropolitan area.
History
The School City of East Chicago built Central High School in 1986 to replace East Chicago's two aging high schools. The two high schools Central replaced, East Chicago Washington and East Chicago Roosevelt High Schools were demolished when Central began operations. East Chicago Central's first semester began in the fall of 1986.
Athletics
The school's mascot is the EC Cardinal.
Notable alumni
- Monica Maxwell - WNBA player
- E'Twaun Moore - NBA
- Kawann Short - NFL player
- Miguel Torres - Professional MMA fighter[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "East Chicago Central High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ "Miguel Torres MMA Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.