Central High School
- Central High School serves 609 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.
- 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% 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 609 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 609 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central High School is 0.08, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #966 out of 1008 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| 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 | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 13% |
| Black | 96% | 20% |
| White | 4% | 60% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.58 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Helena/ W.Helena School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central High School is Kipp Delta Collegiate High School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kipp Delta College Preparatory School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is J.f. Wahl Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Helena J.f. Wahl Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 748 students
1.1 miles
125 Hicklory Hill
Helena, AR 72342
(870)338-4425 1.1 PK-6 748 - Helena Kipp Delta Collegiate High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 209 students
2.6 miles
320 Missouri St
Helena, AR 72342
(870)753-9444 2.6 9-12 209 - Helena Kipp Delta College Preparatory School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 212 students
2.7 miles
215 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342
(870)753-9444 2.7 6-8 212 - Helena Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 506 students
2.7 miles
210 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342
(870)753-9800 2.7 PK-5 506 - Barton Barton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 422 students
8.0 miles
9546 Hwy 85 S
Barton, AR 72312
(870)572-3984 8.0 PK-6 422
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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