Central High School
Tel:
(262)785-3910
- Central High School serves 1,254 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Central High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
Top Placements
Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Central High School's student population of 1,254 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,254 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 72 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Central High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | #119 out of 2029 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 12% |
| Black | 3% | 9% |
| White | 72% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.49 |
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| Graduation Rate | 98% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elmbrook School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central High School is Fairview South (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pilgrim Park Middle School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elm Grove Pilgrim Park Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 824 students
0.9 miles
1500 Pilgrim Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262)785-3920 0.9 6-8 824 - Brookfield Dixon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 525 students
1.0 miles
2400 Pilgrim Square Dr
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262)785-3970 1.0 PK-5 525 - Brookfield Brookfield Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 562 students
1.4 miles
2530 N Brookfield Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262)785-3930 1.4 PK-5 562 - Brookfield Swanson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 780 students
1.4 miles
305 N Calhoun Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262)789-2540 1.4 PK-5 780 - Brookfield Wisconsin Hills Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 840 students
1.5 miles
18700 W Wisconsin Ave
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262)785-3960 1.5 6-8 840
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