Central High School1120 Main Street Davenport, IA 52803

The mission of Davenport Community Schools is to enhance each student’s abilities by providing a quality education enriched by our diverse community. Our schools and the successes within are part of a distinguished legacy that dates back to 1858. Our innovative and award-winning educational programs provide unmatched opportunities to our students. Every single day we work together to improve student achievement, and our collective efforts are bringing about remarkable results.

We are a learning community comprised of involved parents, agency and business partners, volunteers, and caring citizens who, together with our students and staff, make Davenport Community Schools a district of distinction.

A District of Distinction

To learn more about Davenport Community Schools, visit www.davenportschools.org

Central High School1120 Main StreetDavenport, IA 52803

Jon Flynn - Principal Office Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PMPhone: (563) 723-5400Fax: (563) 324-9129www.davenportschools.org/central

Davenport Central has a notable history of success spanning over one hundred years. As a building, our standardized assessment scores once again trended above those of all other high schools in our district. The instructional staff continues to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all students. Graduating seniors from Davenport Central move on to attend some of the finest Ivy League, Big Ten, Pac Ten, and South East Conference universities each and every year. Our students are clearly well-prepared for success, with colleges and universities offering over four million dollars in awards, grants, and scholarships to the 2018 graduating senior class. During the 2016-2017 school year, construction was completed on a new 890 seat auditorium, new 8 lane competitive swimming facility, a new weight room for athletics and physical education, a new main entrance, a new industrial technology center, and a restructured smaller auditorium venue for select theatrical and musical performances. As principal I am very proud of the work our staff and students complete each and every day. Davenport Central High School continues to be a great place for students to learn.

Principal’s Message

The mission of Davenport Central High School, a progressive multicultural school, is preparing our students to become productive, participating citizens in society. Our diverse curricular offerings provide an opportunity to pursue varied postsecondary careers in community colleges, universities, and school-to-career ambitions. This rich tradition of Central High School has been a source of pride over the past century and continues to be the cornerstone of our vision for the future.

Central High School Mission Statement

Recent Accomplishments

• John McAtee was named a Finalist in the 2018 National Merit® Scholarship Program.• Andrew Thompson was awarded a $10,000 Rotary Scholarship. Rachel Eckert was a recipient of a 2017-18 National Honor Society Scholarship. Isabelle Kern won the William Brand Boeshaar Scholarship, a coveted award for aspiring artists and art educators.• Central High’s Quiz Bowl team was crowned Champion in the Iowa State University Virtual Quiz competition.• Central’s freshmen/sophomore Scholastic Bowl team placed 2nd in the Iowa Quiz Bowl Championships.• Mrs. Joni Nelson received her National Board Certification. Mr. James Porter was recognized as an iJAG Level III Specialist at the 34th Annual National Training Seminar for iJAG.• Lea Grady was crowned State Champion in Discus Throw. Lea’s throw ranks as the 14th best in Iowa history.• Swimmers Marty Leyhe, John Nikolopoulos, Alex Richter, and Andrew Shie made this year’s Academic All-American team.• Mrs. Wendy Allen was named Girls Bowling MAC Coach of the Year. Girls swim team coach Mr. Brian Heller was named MAC Coach of the Year and the Regional Swim Coach of the Year.• LeVon Bellemy won the MAC Wrestling Championship in his weight class of 170 lbs.• At the Iowa State Dance Competition, Central was named State Champion in Large School Coed, 2nd in Class 6 Jazz, 4th in Large School Prop, and 6th in Class 13 Pom.• Central’s production Next to Normal was honored by the Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards with awards for OutstandingOverall Performance, Special Recognition for Ensemble and Community Engagement, Special Recognition in a Principal Role, Special Recognition for Stage Management, Outstanding LightingDesign, and Outstanding Performance in a Principal Role.

• Shaimaa Nassar, Carly Graham and Makayla Smith had artworks accepted into the Photography Society of America’s 2018 Youth Showcase in Salt Lake City, Utah.• Blue Illusion Dance Team members Haley Petz, Abby Papke, Allison Wallace, Carmen Vavra, and Alyssa LaRoque made the All-Iowa Honor Dance Team.• Central’s varsity show choir earned a Grand Champion title thisyear, and made the finals round at all five competitions this season.• At the Festival of Trees Student Art Show, Branden Leon won Best in Show with his sculpture, Peter Rabbit.• Central was one of only four schools invited to perform at the State Thespian Festival, where students won three 1st place awards.• The Marching Blue Devils won 1st place overall at events in Muscatine, Mount Pleasant, and Fort Madison.• Nia Walker was selected as one of 15 state finalists for the 2018 Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award.• Yearbook student Abby Lance was named a 2018 Iowa High School Press Association Scholar. Isabelle Kern and Haley Simpson were selected for the National Scholastic Press Association’s 2018 Journalism Honor Roll.• History Bowl team members Rafe Sullivan, Zeke Wysnma, LaDella Gallagher, Sylvia Cruz, and Drew Thompson were crowned Eastern Iowa Regional Champions and qualified for nationals. • Central’s yearbook staff won a 1st place award in the American Scholastic Press Association yearbook contest.• Our DC Leadership Team and National Honor Society raised over $3,000 for Iowa Children’s Hospitals.• In the Quad City Hunger Drive, Central collected a total of 27,318 pounds of food, an increase of 23.2% from last year.• Jack Jurgena was selected to work as an Iowa Legislative Page in the Iowa Senate and House of Representatives.

Central High School values the diverse ethnic heritage of our students. To be prepared for today’s global society andworkforce, we believe students must be able to understand, appreciate, work with, and learn from people with cultures andbackgrounds different from their own.

Demographic Diversity