Flint Central High School Demolition Marks A New Beginning

Demolition is set to begin this April at Flint Central High School, marking the end of an era for the longtime Genesee County landmark.

A new school is planned for the site, backed in part by nearly $6 million in grant funding from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.

According to ABC 12, there is hope that the bell tower in front of the high school can be preserved, but nothing has been guaranteed at this time.

Located at 601 Crapo Street, Flint Central High School opened its doors in 1923 and closed in 2009.

Why did Flint Central High School close?

The Flint Board of Education voted to close the school due to rising maintenance costs and declining enrollment. Flint Central High School was not the only school voted to close. The following elementary schools closed as well,

• Civic Park,
• Garfield
• Merrill
• Stewart
• Anderson

Did you know that several notable people graduated from Flint Central High School? The list includes Major League Baseball pitcher Jim Abbott, aerospace and systems engineer Kelly Johnson, and Hollywood legend Frank Price.

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You can hear more about these Flint Central High School alumni in the video below.

To see the projected design of the new high school, click here.

If you would like to capture any photos of Flint Central High School before it’s demolished, now is the perfect time. Don’t miss the chance to preserve a piece of its history while it’s still standing.