Central High School
Central High School serves 1,254 students in grades 9-12.
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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Central High School ranks 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 Rankings
Central High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,025 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.47, 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 Testing Rank | #186 out of 2025 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 12% |
| Black | 4% | 9% |
| White | 71% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Elm Grove Pilgrim Park Middle School Math: 69% | Reading: 59%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 824 students10
0.9 miles
1500 Pilgrim Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3920 0.9 6-8 824 - Brookfield Dixon Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 59%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 525 students10
1.0 miles
2400 Pilgrim Square Dr
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970 1 PK-5 525 - Brookfield Brookfield Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 62%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 562 students10
1.4 miles
2530 N Brookfield Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930 1.4 PK-5 562 - Brookfield Swanson Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 780 students10
1.4 miles
305 N Calhoun Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-2540 1.4 PK-5 780 - Brookfield Wisconsin Hills Middle School Math: 59% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 840 students10
1.5 miles
18700 W Wisconsin Ave
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3960 1.5 6-8 840
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