Serving 243 students in grades 9-12, Central City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central City High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Central City, NE, encompassing approximately 238.2 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 10.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 16.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central City High School's student population of 243 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Central City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central City High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#707 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central City High School's ranking?
Central City High School is ranked #707 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Central City High School often compared to?
Central City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmer Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central City High School?
The graduation rate of Central City High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Central City High School?
243 students attend Central City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Central City High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central City High School?
Central City High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central City High School offer ?
Central City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central City High School part of?
Central City High School is part of Central City School District.
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