- Source: DeSoto Central High School
DeSoto Central High School is a suburban public high school in Southaven, Mississippi, United States. It is a part of the DeSoto County School District and serves students from Southaven, Olive Branch, and Nesbit.
History
DeSoto Central High School opened in August 1999 as a Kindergarten-6th grade campus in the current DeSoto Central Middle School Building to relieve crowding at Southaven High School and Olive Branch High School. DeSoto Central received a new high school building in August 2003. The first senior class graduated in May 2006.
Athletics
= Teams
=Desoto Central's athletic teams are nicknamed the Jaguars and the school's colors are purple and gold. DeSoto Central teams compete in the following sports:
= State championships
=Baseball
2015 Mississippi 6A State Champions
2019 Mississippi 6A State Champions
Marching Band
2010 Mississippi 6A State Champions
2011 Mississippi 6A State Champions
2021 Mississippi 6A State Champions
Demographics
64.5% of the student population at DeSoto Central High School identify as Caucasian, 28.8% identify as African American, 3.5% identify as Asian, and 3% identify as Hispanic. The student body makeup is 49.25% male and 50.75% female.
Notable alumni
Austin Riley, MLB player for the Atlanta Braves
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Nascar Driver.
References
External links
Official website
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