Serving 1,315 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,315 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Central High School is ranked #1129 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Central High School?
1,315 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Central High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 Missouri state average of 12:1.
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 (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,315 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
