Serving 113 students in grades 9-12, Central High High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central High HS's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Marlow, OK, encompassing approximately 96.2 square miles. The average drive to the school from various points within the zone typically takes 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 18.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central High High School's student population of 113 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Central High High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#967 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
72%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central High High School's ranking?
Central High High School is ranked #967 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Central High High School often compared to?
Central High High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Comanche High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High High School?
The graduation rate of Central High High School is 80%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Central High High School?
113 students attend Central High High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Central High High School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central High High School?
Central High High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central High High School offer ?
Central High High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central High High School part of?
Central High High School is part of Central High School District.
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