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We offer A-G courses and electives so you can earn the credits you need. 

Connecting with Cultures.

Connecting with Cultures!

Field Trips to local colleges and universities!

Field Trips to local colleges and universities!

All Are Welcome Here.
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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

Join Us for the ELAC Orientation and Election on Friday, September 18 - Acompáñenos a la orientación y elección del ELAC el viernes 18 de septiembre

Parents and students: the Central High/Tri-C English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC) WANTS YOU! Join us for our annual ELAC orientation and election meetings on Friday, September 18 beginning at 10:00 am. For more information and to access the meeting agenda, click on the headline above. Padres y estudiantes: ¡el Comité Asesor para Estudiantes de Inglés (ELAC) de Central High/Tri-C los necesita! Acompáñennos en las reuniones anuales de orientación y elección del ELAC el viernes 18 de septiembre, a partir de las 10:00 a. m. Para obtener más información y consultar la agenda de la reunión, hagan clic en el título anterior.

Parents and Students: Join us for SSC Orientation and Elections - Padres y estudiantes: Acompáñennos a la sesión de orientación y a las elecciones del SSC

Parents and students: the Central High/Tri-C School Site Council WANTS YOU! Join us for our annual SSC orientation anf election meeting on Wednesday, September 16 beginning at 8:30 am. For more information and to access the meeting agenda, click on the headline above. Padres y estudiantes: ¡el Consejo Escolar (SSC) de Central High/Tri-C los necesita! Acompáñennos en nuestra reunión anual de orientación y elección del SSC el miércoles 16 de septiembre, a partir de las 8:30 a. m. Para obtener más información y consultar la agenda de la reunión, hagan clic en el título anterior.
Welcome Back to School

Welcome Back to School!

Welcome to the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Our new quarter begins on Wednesday, August 12, 8:30 a.m. at all Central High School and Tri-C CDS sites. If you have any questions or wish to learn about enrolling at any of our locations, please call us at (213) 745-1901. We're here to help.
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Calendar

Sep 17

Back to School Night

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
Location: All Central HS and Tri-C sites

Sep 21

Unassigned Day - NO SCHOOL

Location: ALL LAUSD SITES

Sep 16

Community Advisory Meeting/Reunión del Comité Asesor de la Comunidad (CAC)

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Location: Virtual

Sep 17

On the Right Track: Resources for "C" or Better in A-G

Time: 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Sep 26

Region North Choices School Fair

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (VOCES) 9171 Telfair Ave Sun Valley, CA 91352

Oct 1

Region East Virtual Choices Fair

Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM
Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/84602735565

Region South Virtual Choices School Fair

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/81127472673
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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.
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