Serving 863 students in grades 9-12, Centralia High School ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 863 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 65% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Centralia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centralia High School is 0.46, 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.
Centralia High School is ranked #1876 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Centralia High School often compared to?
Centralia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centralia High School?
The graduation rate of Centralia High School is 65%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Centralia High School?
863 students attend Centralia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Centralia High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centralia High School?
Centralia High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Centralia High School offer ?
Centralia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Centralia High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 863 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 65% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
