Central High School vs. Northern High School
Should I attend Central High School or Northern 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Northern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,136 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 1,153 students in grades 9-12, Northern High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,136 students
1,153 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#54 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#164 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
81%
Graduation Rate
98%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
258
269
Grade 10 Students
290
298
Grade 11 Students
277
298
Grade 12 Students
311
288
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
83%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%