Central High School
Tel:
(614) 362-7530
Central High School serves 136 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 30% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Central High School's student population of 136 students has grown by 240% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 136 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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School Comparison
Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,255 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2361 out of 3255 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 62% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 6% |
| Black | 49% | 17% |
| White | 38% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.48 |
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Graduation Rate | ≤10% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Central High School is South High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is South Scioto Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbus South Scioto Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 203 students
0.1 miles
2200 Winslow Dr
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 445-7684 0.1 K-8 203 - Columbus Lincoln Park Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 364 students
0.2 miles
579 E Markison Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5524 0.2 PK-6 364 - Columbus South High School Grades: 7-12 | 973 students
0.6 miles
1160 Ann St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5541 0.6 7-12 973 - Columbus Focus Learning Academy Of Southwest Columbus Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 285 students
0.8 miles
190 Southwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 545-2000 0.8 9-12 285 - Columbus Siebert Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 363 students
0.9 miles
385 Reinhard Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6613 0.9 PK-6 363
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