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Central High School

423 E Central
Springfield, MO 65802

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Tel: (417) 523-9600

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Central High School serves 1,677 students in grades 6-12.

Central High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (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 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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

Top Rankings

Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Central High School's student population of 1,677 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Total Students

1,677 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

89 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Central High School is ranked within the top 20% 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 0.51, 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

#398 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Central High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

42%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

62%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

13:1

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American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

Black

10%

15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

69%

70%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.51

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

92%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Central High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

49%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Springfield R-XII 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?

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.

School Reviews

5 4/18/2022

A very nice school has cool teachers, amazing opportunities, and great extracurricular activities.

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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%)
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