Serving 93 students in grades 6-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central High School's student population of 93 students has declined by 59% 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#667 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
55-59%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #667 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% 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 81.1%.
How many students attend Central High School?
93 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Central High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 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 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Madison School District.
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