Serving 61 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
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Central High School's student population of 61 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
Central High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#292 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
3%
41%
White
92%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Central High School is ranked #292 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Central High School?
61 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Central High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Catahoula Parish School District.
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CHS has been the best school I have went to. They have mentors that are the teachers that have all helped me. But all of this would of never offered happened with out my principal. Mr. John he has all so helped me with my grades and with bullying I was a very shy girl before I came to CHS but all of the staff helped me out of my shell. And I am happy to call my self at home with the Larto Panthers.
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