Serving 248 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Central High School's student population of 248 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Central High School ranks within the top 50% 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 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1273 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Central High School is ranked #1273 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams Co Juvenile Detention Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% 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 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central High School?
248 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Central High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower 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?
Central High School is part of Central CUSD 3 School District.
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