Serving 727 students in grades 9-12, Center Sr. 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 5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Center Sr. High School's student population of 727 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
727 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Center Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Sr. High School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1745 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
65%
15%
White
15%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Sr. High School's ranking?
Center Sr. High School is ranked #1745 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Center Sr. High School often compared to?
Center Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Center Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Center Sr. High School?
727 students attend Center Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Center Sr. High School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Sr. High School?
Center Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Center Sr. High School offer ?
Center Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Center Sr. High School part of?
Center Sr. High School is part of Center 58 School District.
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