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About Us

Welcome to Central High School/Tri-C CDS! We are LAUSD's largest multi-site continuation high school and CDS program. Our students receive engaging and comprehensive A-G standards-based instruction, individualized graduation plans, college counseling, wellness support, and encouragement to explore career and technical education training in a smaller class environment. 

News & Announcements

Region East CCC Campaign

Participate in the LAUSD Region East Fundraiser

LAUSD Region East will be hosting a nationwide fundraiser with Panda Express all day on April 9th. You can support by placing your order online for dine-in or pick up. Please remember to include the Region East fundraiser code at check out!
Join the Fast Track program!

Join the Fast Track!

Click on the headline above for more information on how you can earn points and credits using the Fast-Track program!

Calendar

Mar 21

Coffee with the Principal

Time: 8:30 AM – 9 AM
Location: Online, via Zoom

Mar 13

Virtual Assembly SAT School Day, Class of '26

Time: 10 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Online via Zoom

Local School Leadership Council Mtg. POSTPONED

Time: 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

Mar 1

College Application Fair and FAFSA Workshop

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Central High/Tri-C Main Office 716 East 14th Street, LA 90021
Be Proud of Your Success!

Our Mission

Central High School/Tri-C is a multi-site, district-wide dropout prevention and credit recovery school. We provide culturally relevant, engaging, student-centered, standards-based instruction that fosters college and career readiness. Our mission is to promote educational and social equity throughout our school; to support foundational skill-building while providing grade-level instruction; to facilitate intellectual and social growth; to rekindle the joy and love of learning; to communicate and collaborate, encouraging dialogue among our constituencies; to nurture social and emotional wellness; to provide a safe, accepting, and supportive setting so that students have the opportunity to creatively explore and clarify their own beliefs and values; to take acceptable academic risks without judgment; and to think and speak for themselves.