Center High School

3111 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (916) 338-6420

chs.centerusd.org

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Center High School serves 1,327 students in grades 9-12.

Center High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,327 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Center High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Center High School's student population of 1,327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,327 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

62 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Center High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Center High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#781 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Center High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Center High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Center High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

31%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Center High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

12%

White

36%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Center High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.75

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Center High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

91%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Center High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

58%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Center High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Center Joint Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Center High School's ranking?

Center High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Center High School?

The graduation rate of Center High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Center High School?

1,327 students attend Center High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

36% of Center High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Center High School?

Center High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Center High School offer ?

Center High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Center High School part of?

Center High School is part of Center Joint Unified School District.

School Reviews

5 9/26/2007

I attended this school from 1995 through 1998 and thoroughly enjoyed it. Here are my "grades" in answer to the above:A- 1. Quality of academic programs B+ 2. Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities A 3. Academic or athletic awards B 4. Facilities B 5. Level of parent involvement

- Posted by Student/Alumni - matt

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,327 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education