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???2th grades. The school's offerings include Advanced Placement classes and the International Baccalaureate degree program.
Serving 1,005 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,005 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: High Point Central High serves the southwest part of High Point, NC, encompassing an area of 22.1 square miles. Most students live about 5-10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 6.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
High Point Central High School's student population of 1,005 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,005 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
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 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1894 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
5%
4%
Showing 2010–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
Bison
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend High Point Central High School?
1,005 students attend High Point Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% 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 3% 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.
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