Central High School
Central High School serves 1,461 students in grades 8-12.
Central High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Central High School's student population of 1,461 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,120 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#475 out of 3120 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
2%
18%
White
87%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 6/21/2011
Excellent academics and extra curriculars. Two children graduated with plenty of AP credits and outstanding college acceptances. Strong K12 system. A gem in Northern Michigan,
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