Most people at Center Grove have a 'better than most' mentality. The school is dominated by sport-fanatic teachers and parents, and while the sports teams are among the best in the state, the education and the experiences that teenagers should be getting in high school are an abomination. Anyone that
... Read more doesn't fit the 'jock' mold is looked down upon by the school's many cliques. If you decide to send your children here, I hope they want to be a professional ahtlete, because otherwise you are wasting your money. Read less
Posted by a other on 04/21/09
My kids like CGH because they think it's a lot of fun, but I love it because of the high quality education they're getting.
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Posted by a parent on 11/18/08
My kids love CGHS. I love the fact that they will graduate with an associates degree.
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Posted by a parent on 11/11/08
The average CG student is white and comes from an upper middle class conservative family. He/she is probably involved in 1-2 sports in addition to a club. Center Grove is an excellent school. Cliques are plentiful and many of the kids come from very 'well off' families. The affluence does not foster
... Read more many 'snobby' kids. Most of the kids there are friendly. Athletics as well as extra- curriculars such as band and choir are taken very seriously! CG enjoys one of the premier athletic programs in the state and nationally reknowned music programs. In my opinion the academic achievements of the school can be misleading. I believe they are the result of good parents pushing their kids towards academic goals rather than specific teaching methods implemented by teachers. Nonetheless, Center Grove does an excellent job of preparing kids for college. There is a place there for everyone. Read less
Posted by a other on 01/09/08
CG has grown to be enormous in the last decade. The area has taken off & is full of money along with parents who push their kids to the limit. If you have money-it will not go un-noticed & your child will excel. On the other-hand, the acedemics really are great & the block scheduling is rewarding to
... Read more the students, since they have only 4 periods per day to concentrate on. Although it used to be known as the school in the cornfield & in fact is quit large now, the diversity has not caught up. Sadly, it seems many of the teachers there are very much behind the times, especially techology wise & not aware of what really is going on out in the real world, both in technology and diversity. 1 of my children did not care for CG schools, but the other enjoys it immensley. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/28/06
I am suprised by the reviews I read. My sophomore child has 'special needs', does not participate in sports and has had exceptionally caring and involved teachers and guidence staff. I feel the needs of children come first. Acedemics is stressed, as a re co-curricular activites( and that is what colleges
... Read more expect). I attended school in several states and college in yet another. While I believe the curriculum could be more challengeing, the problem lies with the federal government and not Center Grove schools. Parent involvemnt opportunites are enormous, and not limited to sports. A happy parent. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/01/05
CG is dominated by its sports culture, especially boys sports, and the marching band. Academics run a poor third in the hierarchy. The administration has very low academic expectations and this mirrors the views of the local community.
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Posted by a parent on 11/11/05
This is a very 'clicky' school, but everyone usually stays to themselves. The teachers do give individual attention, and are more than happy to help if asked. You are being challenged everyday and at times it can be overwhelming. Now living in Florida, I wish I was back at CG. CG is by far the best
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Posted by a former student on 06/01/05
I have been in the Center Grove School system my entire academic career, so I know a few things about the school.I always felt challenged because there is a standard for the most part here that if you aren't in honors classes, you are an underachiever. So whether or not you are in a particular type of
... Read more class, people are pushing you to do well one way or the other. Compared to other high schools, Center Grove has numerous core classes as well as electives to choose from.It is a very large school at first and it is extremely easy to get lost in the crowd. But they don't coddle you in college, why should they in high school? There is an emphasis to get involved in extracurricular activities, but the students would most likely need to take some initiative as far as joining. --'05 grad Read less
Posted by a former student on 05/26/05
This is a very impersonal high school, unless your child is an athlete. In the eyes of the entire staff your child and you do not exist unless they make a team. There are over 2500 students in the building, the staff does not have an opportunity to get to know your child to give them a sense of belonging.
... Read more Academics are on target for the state, but they do not go out of their way to accommdate needs of those who need to be challenged or those who are struggling. Administration is very unorganized and have clouded vision/swollen egos as to how the truly rank among other districts. Block schedule is outdated and does not meet the needs of every student. Things are not always done in the best interest of the students. But the Center Grove community really enjoys/praises the sports. Read less
* In 2008-2009 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 10 in English/language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. High school students are required to pass the grade 10 ISTEP+ to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.
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Greenwood schools — Center Grove High School is located at 2717 S Morgantown Rd, Greenwood IN 46143. 2717 S Morgantown Rd is in the 46143 ZIP code in Greenwood, IN The school district for Center Grove High School is the Center Grove Cmty School District. Center Grove High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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