Serving 96 students in grades 9-12, A-c Central High School ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: A-C Central High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Ashland, IL, encompassing approximately 146.1 square miles, with typical drives to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 12.1 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 20.2 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
A-c Central High School's student population of 96 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
96 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
A-c Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A-c Central High School is 0.17, 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
#1679 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
91%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A-c Central High School's ranking?
A-c Central High School is ranked #1679 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend A-c Central High School?
96 students attend A-c Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of A-c Central High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A-c Central High School?
A-c Central High School has a student ration of 12:1, 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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