Central High School

School:

Central High School

Phone:

313-252-3000

Location:

USA, MI, Detroit, 48206
2425 Tuxedo Street Detroit, Michigan 48206

Mailing:

2425 Tuxedo Street Detroit, MI 48206

ZIP:

48206

City:

Detroit

County:

Wayne

Status:

Operational, Magnet

Level:

High School

Grades offered:

09-12

Total students:

1419

Students/Teachers:

35.50

Notable alumni:

Melvin Calvin (1928) received the 1961 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research on photosynthesis in plants

Jerome Horwitz (1937) spearheaded the research effort resulting in development of AZT, an antiviral drug used to treat HIV

Marvin Schlossberg (1939) adopted the stage name Sonny Eliot; became one of Detroits most endearing television weathermen

Michael Dann (1939) was a former senior vice president of programming for CBS-Television

William Davidson (1940) was a notable professional sports entrepreneur; owned Detroit Pistons and Tampa Bay Lightning

Norman Wexler (1944) wrote screenplay for award-winning motion pictures Joe, Serpico and Saturday Night Fever

James Lipton (1944) host of Inside the Actors Studio; dean of masters program at New York's New School for Social Research

Sander Levin (1949) United States Representative (D-Michigan)

Eli Broad (1951) billionaire and philanthropist

Carl Levin (1954) United States Senator (D-Michigan)

Robert Naftaly (1956) Chairman of Michigan State Tax Commission; former chief operating officer of Michigan Blue Cross Blue Shield

Jeff Walker (1970) was selected to Parade Magazine All-America Basketball Team (1970)

Trailblazer Josephine Hobbs (1976) sprinted her way into the Michigan High School Athletic Association track and field record books. Miss Hobbs won state championships in the 100 and 220-yard dash at the MHSAA finals in 1974, 1975 and 1976.

Thomas Wilcher (1982) was a ten-time MHSAA track champion; he was also a varsity football player at Central. Beyond high school, Wilcher was an All-American track athlete for the University of Michigan.

Antonio Gates (1998) is currently performing as a tight end with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League