Center High School is a public high school in Kansas City, Missouri. It is the only high school within the Center School District.
Serving 679 students in grades 9-12, Center Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri 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 Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: CENTER SR. HIGH's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 11.6 square miles in Kansas City, MO. Most students typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary located 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Center Sr. High School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
679 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Center Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Sr. High School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1893 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
62%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Sr. High School's ranking?
Center Sr. High School is ranked #1893 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Center Sr. High School often compared to?
Center Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East 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 40% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Center Sr. High School is 88%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Center Sr. High School?
679 students attend Center Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Center Sr. High School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center Sr. High School?
Center Sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Center Sr. High School offer ?
Center Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center Sr. High School part of?
Center Sr. High School is part of Center 58 School District.
In what neighborhood is Center Sr. High School located?
Center Sr. High School is located in the Gashland neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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