Center Grove High School is a high school located in

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Center Grove Community School Corporation Center Grove Community School Corporation is a school district located in Greenwood, Indiana. It serves several portions of western Greenwood and most of Bargersville.Bargersville. Founded in 1884, the high school has always been located at the same intersection in

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Athletics

Current Athletic Director: Joe Bronkella The Center Grove Trojans compete in the

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. The school colors are red and white. The following IHSAA sanctioned sports are offered: *Baseball (boys) *Basketball (girls & boys) **Girls state champion - 1996 *Cross country (girls & boys) -Boys 3rd place State finalist 2022 *Football (boys) **State champion - 2008, 2015, 2020, 2021, 2022 *Golf (girls & boys) **Boys state champion - 2017, 2021 *Soccer (girls & boys) **Boys state champion - 2015 *Softball (girls) **State champion - 1986, 1995, 1998, 2003, 2009, 2015, 2019 *Swimming and diving (girls & boys) *Tennis (girls & boys) **Boys state champion - 2001, 2008 *Track (girls & boys) **Boys state champion - 2011 *Volleyball (girls) **State champion - 2000 *Wrestling (boys)

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 2,447 students enrolled in 2013-2014 was as follows: *Male - 53.0% *Female - 47.0% *Native American/Alaskan - 0.3% *Asian/Pacific islanders - 2.1% *Black - 1.2% *Hispanic - 3.1% *White - 91.5% *Multiracial - 1.8% 15.7% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.

Fine arts

Center Grove has numerous vocal and instrumental music groups in addition to a theatre program. The Center Grove High School marching band won first place at the 1995 Bands of America Grand National Finals.

Notable alumni

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