Serving 1,100 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Central High School's student population of 1,100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 1755 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
7%
13%
White
80%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #357 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North High School, Francis Joseph Reitz High School, New Tech Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central High School?
1,100 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Central High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp School District.
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