Serving 145 students in grades 7-12, Centralia High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Centralia High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Centralia school district, covering approximately 403.3 square miles. Families within this area typically face a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge located about 24.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Centralia High School's student population of 145 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Centralia High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centralia High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#460 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
92%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centralia High School's ranking?
Centralia High School is ranked #460 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Centralia High School often compared to?
Centralia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nemaha Central High School, Sabetha High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centralia High School?
The graduation rate of Centralia High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Centralia High School?
145 students attend Centralia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Centralia High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Centralia High School?
Centralia High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Centralia High School offer ?
Centralia High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Centralia High School part of?
Centralia High School is part of Vermillion School District.
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