Central High School

4525 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,901 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,901 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 71% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Central High School's student population of 1,901 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,901 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1278 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
35%
This chart displays 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 Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
40%
This chart displays 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 Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Central High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Central High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
68%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Central High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
71%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Central High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
39%
This chart displays 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 Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart displays 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 Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #1278 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 71%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Central High School?
1,901 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Central High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286).
In what neighborhood is Central High School located?
Central High School is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 16 other public schools located in Midtown.

School Reviews

2   2/28/2011
This school is not a good school. They spread lies about the kids that arent true. Please dont send your children to this school.
- Posted by Parent - icy_b

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,901 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 71% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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