Central High School
- Central High School serves 1,375 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Central High School's student population of 1,375 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,375 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central High School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #598 out of 3,159 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 18% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | 89% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Traverse City Area Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Central High School is Eastern Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Traverse City Eastern Elementary School Grades: K-12 | 290 students
0.3 miles
1600 Eastern Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231)933-1660 0.3 K-12 290 - Traverse City Tba Isd Oak Park Special Education Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 78 students
0.4 miles
301 South Garfield Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231)933-5683 0.4 Inquire with school 78 - Traverse City Tba Isd Traverse Heights Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 72 students
1.3 miles
933 Rose St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231)933-5685 1.3 K-12 72 - Traverse City Traverse Heights Elementary School Grades: K-12 | 247 students
1.3 miles
933 Rose St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231)933-6500 1.3 K-12 247 - Traverse City Central Grade School Special Education School
Grades: K-5 | 657 students
1.8 miles
301 West Seventh St
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231)933-5600 1.8 K-5 657
School Reviews
| 5 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, - Posted by Parent - mappe |
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