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 14:1.
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
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)32%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)63%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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
Graduation Rate
(10-11)89%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
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