Central Senior High School (Closed 2012)
Central Senior High School served 1,404 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 32% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,404 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 75 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 32% | 56% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 63% | 74% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | 5% | 2% |
Asian | 2% | 7% |
Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
Black | 5% | 11% |
White | 83% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate (10-11) | 89% | 79% |
Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 29% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Duluth Public School District |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Central Senior High School is Academic Excellence Online (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Duluth Area Learning Center (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Myers-wilkins Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Duluth Myers-wilkins Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 50%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 459 students10
0.7 miles
1027 N 8th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 336-8860 0.7 PK-5 459 - Duluth Academic Excellence Online Math: <50% | Reading: PS% Grades: 9-12 | 22 students
0.9 miles
215 N First Avenue East
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8766 0.9 9-12 22 - Duluth Duluth Area Learning Center Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 627 students10
0.9 miles
215 N 1st Ave E
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8756 0.9 6-12 627 - Duluth Lakeside Academy Alternative School Grades: K-12
0.9 miles
502 E 2nd St
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 625-2689 0.9 K-12 n/a - Duluth Special Ed. N.p. Special Education School Grades: PK-12 | 2 students
0.9 miles
215 N 1st Ave E
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8740 0.9 PK-12 2
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