Central High School
Central High School serves 609 students in grades 7-12.
Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Central High School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#982 out of 998 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
95%
20%
White
4%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 11/25/2016
i think the school has improved since i've been here. i just wish they had more activities
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