Central Christian School is a private K-12 Christian school located in Hutchinson, Kansas. It also has a preschool and daycare. The school is often referred to as "Central". The school mascot is the Cougars.
History The school was established by local Mennonite organizations and opened in 1950 as Central Kansas Bible Academy.Bible Academy Opens Monday", The Hutchinson News, September 2, 1950. Accessed February 5, 2015 via Newspapers.com . The name was changed to Central Christian High School in 1955.
Academics As of 2026, the high school has an enrollment of 66 individuals, which places its athletic teams in the Kansas State High School Activities Association Class 1A Division II.
As of 2014, Central's annual high school tuition was approximately $5,500."The cost of enrollment", The Hutchinson News, August 11, 2014. As of 2025-26, there are nearly 200 students enrolled in the entire school.
Athletics Central Christian has experienced great success in their athletic programs, notably in volleyball and golf. In 2010, Central's high school volleyball team won the KSHSAA 1A DII state championship."State Champion History: Volleyball, Kansas State High School Activities Association/KSHSAAChamps.org. Additionally, their high school golf team won the 1A state championship in 2022 and 2025."State Champion History: Golf - Boys", Kansas State High School Activities Association/KSHSAAChamps.org.
Non-athletic programs Central Christian has also gained success in scholars' bowl. Most notably, their high school scholars' bowl team won the state championship in 2011, 2013, and 2024."State Champion History: Scholars Bowl", Kansas State High School Activities Association/KSHSAAChamps.org.
Notable alumni Noah Starkey (born 1997, graduated 2015), starting center for the Oklahoma City Blue and 2024 NBA G League champion
References
External links Central Christian School official website