Central High School
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,677 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 62% 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 92%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Central High School?
1,677 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Central High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 19:1, 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 6-12
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
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