It was designed by noted Phoenix architect John Sing Tang.

[4] However, students from across the district come to Central for its Phoenix Union Magnet Program in International Studies.

[5] Students zoned to Arthur M. Hamilton School of the Murphy School District, meaning those in the district east of Interstate 17 and north of the Maricopa Freeway, are zoned to Central.

[6] The Arizona Department of Education has designated Central a "performing" school.

[7] Central has had 96 students recognized as National Merit Scholars in the past 15 years.