Central High School serves 373 students in grades 7-12.
Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central High School's student population of 373 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#974 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
46%
32%
White
47%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #974 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Central High School?
373 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Central High School students are White, 46% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Coosa County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/19/2010
This school is very poor and therefore, cannot offer a good educational experience. The administrators are biased and do not treat everyone equally. There are some very good teachers, but they need a better environment. There are no advanced classes and the students are not well prepared to further their education.
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