Serving 334 students in grades 9-12, Central Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Central Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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Central Senior High School's student population of 334 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
Central Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Senior High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1001 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Central Senior High School is ranked #1001 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Central Senior High School often compared to?
Central Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waconia High School, Sibley East-arlington Senior High School, Chanhassen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Central Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Central Senior High School?
334 students attend Central Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Central Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Senior High School?
Central Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Senior High School offer ?
Central Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central Senior High School part of?
Central Senior High School is part of Central Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Central Senior High School located?
Central Senior High School is located in the Young America neighborhood of Norwood Young America, MN. There are 2 other public schools located in Young America.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 5/17/2021Administration could be a lot better. 60% of the teachers are excellent. The literature department is filled with great people. Music department is excellent. I've never had a problem with the facilities even though they could be better. All around good school to go to if you try you'll learn a lot.1 3/30/2020Very disappointed in the education I received. Not very many choices in classes. Administration is horrible especially the middle and high school principals.Review Central Senior High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Administration could be a lot better. 60% of the teachers are excellent. The literature department is filled with great people. Music department is excellent. I've never had a problem with the facilities even though they could be better. All around good school to go to if you try you'll learn a lot.
Very disappointed in the education I received. Not very many choices in classes. Administration is horrible especially the middle and high school principals.
Review Central Senior High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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