Elk Rapids High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend Elk Rapids High School or Central 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
Elk Rapids 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
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
Overview
Serving 404 students in grades 9-12, Elk Rapids High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 1,449 students in grades 8-12, Central High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
404 students
1,449 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#244 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#244 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
72%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
101
348
Grade 10 Students
95
367
Grade 11 Students
92
345
Grade 12 Students
116
389
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
92%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%