Central High School
- Central High School serves 1,276 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Central High School's student population of 1,276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,276 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1056 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 64% | 33% |
| White | 24% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Phenix City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central High School is Central Freshman Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Phenix City Intermediate School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Phenix City Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phenix City Central Freshman Academy Grades: 9 | 464 students
0.4 miles
2800 Dobbs Drive
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334)448-8780 0.4 9 464 - Phenix City Phenix City Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 750 students
1.1 miles
2307 South Railroad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334)732-1160 1.1 K-5 750 - Phenix City Phenix City Intermediate School Grades: 6-7 | 952 students
1.1 miles
2401 S Railroad St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334)298-8744 1.1 6-7 952 - Phenix City Success Academy Vocational School
Grades: PK-12
1.7 miles
1700 17th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334)298-9876 1.7 PK-12 n/a - Phenix City Lakewood Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 525 students
1.8 miles
24 Explorer Drive
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334)732-1173 1.8 3-5 525
School Reviews
| 2 The administration does not care about the students learning environment but only the revenue generated by the athletes. Football is the #1 commodity for Central High School and not a student's education. The majority of students graduating who attend college test into remedial or developmental courses and their math and reading skills are not beyond a 10th grade level, if that high. - Posted by Parent - chose |
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