Central High School vs. West High School
Should I attend Central High School or West 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 Iowa for:
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Diversity
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,582 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,513 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,582 students
1,513 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#965 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1123 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
53%
Graduation Rate
79%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
381
418
Grade 10 Students
428
352
Grade 11 Students
373
375
Grade 12 Students
400
368
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
14%
% Black
22%
12%
% White
51%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%