Central High School
- Central High School serves 1,310 students in grades 10-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 43%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 38%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- 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 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%.
- Central High School operates within the Phenix City School District.
- Phenix City School District's 85% graduation rate is lower than the Alabama state average of 87%.
Top Placements (Alabama)
Central High School is Listed among the top 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 1310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 10-12 |
| Total Students | 1,310 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1264 schools in Alabama (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central High School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 43% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 38% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 68% | 33% |
| White | 27% | 56% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.33 |
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Central High School is Phenix City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 136 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Phenix City School District's student population of 7,043 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 66% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $8,411 in this district is less than the state average of $10,349. The district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $8,715 is less than the state average of $10,471. The district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
| School District Name | Phenix City School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 13 | 6 |
| Number of Students Managed | 7,043 | 2,907 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 43% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 38% |
| District Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% |
| District Total Revenue | $57 MM | $30 MM |
| District Spending | $59 MM | $30 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $8,411 | $10,349 |
| District Spending / Student | $8,715 | $10,471 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 | 425 students
0.4 miles
2800 Dobbs Drive
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334)448-8780 0.4 9 425 - Phenix City Phenix City Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 773 students
1.1 miles
2307 South Railroad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334)732-1160 1.1 K-5 773 - Phenix City Phenix City Intermediate School Grades: 6-7 | 930 students
1.1 miles
2401 S Railroad St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334)298-8744 1.1 6-7 930 - 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 Magnet School
Grades: 3-5 | 554 students
1.8 miles
24 Explorer Drive
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334)732-1173 1.8 3-5 554
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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