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Central High School

103 School Rd
West Helena, AR 72390

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Central High School serves 565 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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 565 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Central High School's student population of 565 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

565 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

67 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Central High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#972 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

36%

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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

13%

37%

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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Central High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

14%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.

Black

96%

20%

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

White

60%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.08

0.59

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

Graduation Rate

85-89%

88%

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

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

58%

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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Helena/ West Helena School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR 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 Arkansas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

What is the graduation rate of Central High School?

The graduation rate of Central High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.

How many students attend Central High School?

565 students attend Central High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Central High School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?

Central High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Central High School offer ?

Central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Central High School part of?

Central High School is part of Helena/ West Helena School District.

School Reviews

5 11/25/2016

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 565 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education