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 Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,216 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,393 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,216 students
1,393 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
87 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#61 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
74%
Graduation Rate
94%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
315
334
Grade 10 Students
312
366
Grade 11 Students
273
366
Grade 12 Students
316
327
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
14%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
17%
11%
% White
57%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%