Central High School
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
(offers virtual instruction)




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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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