Central High School vs. Burke High School
Should I attend Central High School or Burke High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Burke High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,812 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,180 students in grades 9-12, Burke High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,812 students
2,180 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
124 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#741 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#750 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
77%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
712
512
Grade 10 Students
679
547
Grade 11 Students
691
540
Grade 12 Students
730
581
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
32%
17%
% Black
27%
26%
% White
31%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%