Central High School is a public high school in Central, Louisiana, United States, in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area. It is the only high school in the Central Community School System.
Serving 1,529 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Central High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Baton Rouge, LA, covering approximately 63.4 square miles, with typical drives to the school averaging 10-12 minutes and distances from the school to the zone's edge averaging 4.6 miles, extending up to 8.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Central High School's student population of 1,529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,529 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Central High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Maroon, Silver
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #134 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zachary High School, Baker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Central High School?
1,529 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Central High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Central Community School District.
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