Central High School serves 232 students in grades 6-12.
Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central High School's student population of 232 students has grown by 120% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#651 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
82%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #651 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Central High School?
232 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Central High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
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 Madison School District.
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