Central High School vs. Grand Haven High School
Should I attend Central High School or Grand Haven 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 Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Grand Haven High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 91 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 1,727 students in grades 9-12, Grand Haven High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
91 students
1,727 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#525 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
66%
Graduation Rate
40-59%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
482
Grade 10 Students
16
422
Grade 11 Students
51
404
Grade 12 Students
24
419
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
86%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%