Central Memorial High School is a public senior high school located in the southwest community of North Glenmore in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The school was the first high school in Calgary. The school falls under the jurisdiction of the Calgary Board of Education. The school houses unique programs that include the School of Performing and Visual Arts, and the National Sport Academy.

History

The school's name commemorates the original Central Collegiate Institute and Central High School first built in the early 20th century. The school was nicknamed Sleepy Hollow High.

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Performing and visual arts

The school now houses a program formed in 2003 named the Centre for Performing and Visual Arts.

Vocational and technical education

The Career and Technology Centre (CTC) at the school offers vocational and technical training, including auto body, computer science, cosmetology, culinary arts, media design and communication, energy and environmental innovation, pre-engineering, and welding and fabrication.

Athletics

The school has a sports department.