Little Rock Central High School

By Alyssa

Little Rock’s first public high school, Sherman High School, began in 1869. Sherman High School was located at 7^th and Sherman Streets. In 1885, the school was moved to 14^th and Scott Streets were it was renamed Scott Street High School. In 1890, the school was moved again to West Capital and Gaines Street and renamed Peabody High School. The school was named in honor of George Peabody, who donated $200,000 to the construction of the new school. In 1905 the school was moved back to 14^th and Scott Streets and was renamed Little Rock Senior High School. The school had been considered the most modern high school in the country at the time of its opening because they had telephone connection in each room, extensive science laboratory, shop class, modern heating and ventilation systems, electric lighting, and the most modern plumbing with water fountains and shower baths in the gymnasium. In 1927, Little Rock Senior High School moved for the fifth and final time to 14^th and Park Streets. In 1953, the school board renamed the school to Little Rock Central High School. It was renamed so that when they would open the second high school, there would be less confusion. The second high school opened in 1957 and was named Hall High School.

Little Rock Central High School offers several athletic activities such as, football, basketball, baseball, track, soccer, and softball. The school mascot is the Tiger. The tiger has been the mascot since 1894. The tigers hold the nation’s longest winning streak in high school track from 1926 to 1945. The football and basketball teams have won more state titles than any other high school in the state of Arkansas. Many tiger players have gone on to gain success on professional football, basketball, and baseball teams.

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