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Central High School

369 N Woods Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
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Tel: (314) 415-7900
www.pkwy.k12.mo.us
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Central High School serves 1,252 students in grades 9-12.
Central High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri 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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

School Overview

Central High School's student population of 1,252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,252 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Central High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.60, which is more 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 2092 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
7%
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Black
16%
15%
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White
59%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.60
0.49
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Graduation Rate
90%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Parkway C-2 School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central High School's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Central High School?

The graduation rate of Central High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Central High School?

1,252 students attend Central High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Central High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?

Central High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Central High School offer ?

Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Central High School part of?

Central High School is part of Parkway C-2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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