Serving 700 students in grades 9-12, Center High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas 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 Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Center High School's student population of 700 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Center High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center High School is 0.69, which is more 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
#3649 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
32%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center High School's ranking?
Center High School is ranked #3649 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Center High School often compared to?
Center High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timpson School, Shelbyville School, Tenaha Schools 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 37% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center High School?
The graduation rate of Center High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Center High School?
700 students attend Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Center High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center High School?
Center High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Center High School offer ?
Center High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Center High School part of?
Center High School is part of Center ISD School District.
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