It is part of the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township.

North Central is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school.

[3] North Central was established in 1956 in response to Washington Township's rapidly growing population and the desire of residents to have a local high school.

In 1963 the current facility was opened, and the original building was repurposed to Northview Middle School.

[4] The North Central Wind Ensemble has been named the ISSMA State Concert Band Champions six times (2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2011).