Central High School vs. Zachary High School
Should I attend Central High School or Zachary 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 Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Zachary High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,488 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,640 students in grades 9-12, Zachary High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,488 students
1,640 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
92 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#88 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
68%
Graduation Rate
93%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
411
481
Grade 10 Students
391
384
Grade 11 Students
367
401
Grade 12 Students
319
374
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
2%
% Black
21%
57%
% White
68%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%