Central High School

1147 Susan Avenue
Woodstock, VA 22664

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Tel: (540) 459-2161

chs.shenandoah.k12.va.us

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Central High School serves 946 students in grades 8-12.

Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia 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 46% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 946 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central High School's student population of 946 students has grown by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2015

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

946 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

64 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Central High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (VA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1132 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Central High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

46%

54%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

66%

69%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Central High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

18%

Black

22%

White

72%

46%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.45

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

91%

89%

This chart display graduation rate of Central High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

25%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Shenandoah County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Central High School often compared to?

Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Strasburg High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Central High School?

The graduation rate of Central High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.

How many students attend Central High School?

946 students attend Central High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Central High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?

Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Central High School offer ?

Central High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Central High School part of?

Central High School is part of Shenandoah County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 946 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education