Serving 1,061 students in grades 7-9, Central J High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,061 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Central J H serves a 4.6 square mile area in the heart of Euless, TX, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 1.7 miles to the school from the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 3.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Central J High School's student population of 1,061 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,061 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Central J High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central J High School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central J High School's ranking?
Central J High School is ranked #608 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Central J High School often compared to?
Central J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Euless J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Central J High School?
1,061 students attend Central J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Central J High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central J High School?
Central J High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central J High School offer ?
Central J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Central J High School part of?
Central J High School is part of Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.
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