Serving 106 students in grades 9-12, A-c Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A-c Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
A-c Central High School's student population of 106 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
A-c Central 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 A-c Central High School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2061 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A-c Central High School's ranking?
A-c Central High School is ranked #2061 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are A-c Central High School often compared to?
A-c Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A-c Central Middle School, Beardstown Jr/sr High School, Pleasant Plains High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of A-c Central High School?
The graduation rate of A-c Central High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend A-c Central High School?
106 students attend A-c Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of A-c Central High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A-c Central High School?
A-c Central High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does A-c Central High School offer ?
A-c Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is A-c Central High School part of?
A-c Central High School is part of A-C Central CUSD 262 School District.
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