Central High School vs. Parkview High School
Should I attend Central High School or Parkview 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 Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
Parkview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,490 students in grades 6-12, Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 1,188 students in grades 9-12, Parkview High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
1,490 students
1,188 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
332 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#398 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1678 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
11%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
42
-
Grade 7 Students
42
-
Grade 8 Students
35
-
Grade 9 Students
367
327
Grade 10 Students
372
344
Grade 11 Students
367
295
Grade 12 Students
265
222
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
10%
12%
% White
68%
66%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%