High Point Central High School is a public high school located in High Point, North Carolina. The school has a population of approximately 1,237 students in 9th–12th grades. The school's offerings include Advanced Placement classes and the International Baccalaureate degree program.
Serving 1,007 students in grades 9-12, High Point Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,007 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Point Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
High Point Central High School's student population of 1,007 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,007 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1897
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
High Point Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Point Central High School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1894 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
34%
21%
Black
39%
25%
White
13%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bison
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Point Central High School's ranking?
High Point Central High School is ranked #1894 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Point Central High School?
The graduation rate of High Point Central High School is 93%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend High Point Central High School?
1,007 students attend High Point Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of High Point Central High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Point Central High School?
High Point Central High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does High Point Central High School offer ?
High Point Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is High Point Central High School part of?
High Point Central High School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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