Central High School
- Central High School serves 633 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Central High School's student population of 633 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 633 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 13% |
| Black | 97% | 21% |
| White | 3% | 60% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.58 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | HELENA/ W.HELENA SCHOOL DIST. School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central High School is Barton High School (8.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kipp Delta College Preparatory School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Eliza Miller Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Helena Eliza Miller Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 313 students
2.2 miles
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870)572-3705 2.2 4-6 313 - Helena Kipp Delta College Preparatory School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 294 students
2.7 miles
215 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342
(870)753-9444 2.7 5-8 294 - Helena Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-4 | 437 students
2.7 miles
210 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342
(870)753-9800 2.7 PK-4 437 - Barton Barton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 442 students
8.0 miles
9546 Hwy 85 S
Barton, AR 72312
(870)572-3984 8.0 PK-6 442 - Barton Barton High School Grades: 7-12 | 388 students
8.0 miles
9546 Hwy 85 S
Barton, AR 72312
(870)572-6867 8.0 7-12 388
School Reviews
| 5 i think the school has improved since i've been here. i just wish they had more activities - Posted by Student/Alumni - d |
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