Centralia High School is a public high school located in Centralia, Illinois, United States. It is one of the two high schools in Centralia.
Serving 897 students in grades 9-12, Centralia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 897 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 65% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Centralia High School's student population of 897 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
897 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
School Rankings
Centralia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centralia High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1876 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
12%
16%
White
68%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Orphans/orphan Annies
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centralia High School's ranking?
Centralia High School is ranked #1876 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Centralia High School often compared to?
Centralia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centralia High School?
The graduation rate of Centralia High School is 65%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Centralia High School?
897 students attend Centralia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Centralia High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centralia High School?
Centralia High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Centralia High School offer ?
Centralia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Centralia High School part of?
Centralia High School is part of Centralia HSD 200 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break/No School
April 02, 2026 (Thursday)
Spring Break/No School
April 03, 2026 (Friday)
Spring Break/No School
April 06, 2026 (Monday)
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