Central High School vs. North High School
Should I attend Central High School or North 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 Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,100 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,687 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,100 students
1,687 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
171 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
n/a
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#92 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
74%
Graduation Rate
95%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
49
-
Grade 9 Students
314
428
Grade 10 Students
269
451
Grade 11 Students
239
436
Grade 12 Students
229
372
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
80%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%