Serving 519 students in grades 9-12, Central 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central Academy of Excellence serves the south part of its school district in Kansas City, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 10.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central High School's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1867
School Rankings
Central 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 Central High School is 0.36, which is less 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
#1954 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
79%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
6%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Graduation Rate
65-69%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #1954 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crossroads Preparatory Academy, Delasalle Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Central High School?
519 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Central High School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
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 Kansas City 33 School District.
In what neighborhood is Central High School located?
Central High School is located in the Palestine West and Oak Park Northeast neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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