Central High School

for schools of the same name. Central High School of Saint Paul, is the oldest high school in the state of Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1866 in downtown Saint Paul, Central has educated many leaders in business, government, literature, arts, sciences, and education throughout the state of Minnesota and the United States. Central also boasts more Rhodes Scholars among its alumni than any other public high school in the U.S. with the most r... more

for schools of the same name. Central High School of Saint Paul, is the oldest high school in the state of Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1866 in downtown Saint Paul, Central has educated many leaders in business, government, literature, arts, sciences, and education throughout the state of Minnesota and the United States. Central also boasts more Rhodes Scholars among its alumni than any other public high school in the U.S. with the most recent scholar, Matthew Landreman, being announced in 2003. It is also one of the biggest high schools in the state and the largest in the city of Saint Paul. It is also a national Blue Ribbon School. Central High School has been situated in four locations, beginning with the first building in 1866. Central High School was founded in 1866 in response to student requests. Before 1866, there were no educational opportunities in Saint Paul beyond grade school. About a dozen students wished to continue their schooling so, in 1866, two rooms were... less