Serving 1,597 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,597 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 80% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Central High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Central High School is ranked #977 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central High School?
1,597 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Central High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,597 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
