Girls High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend Girls 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
Girls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 819 students in grades 9-12, Girls High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,381 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
819 students
2,381 students
% Male | % Female
-
45% | 55%
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
99 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
24:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
98%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
≥99%
Graduation Rate
90%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
232
601
Grade 10 Students
265
579
Grade 11 Students
184
601
Grade 12 Students
138
600
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
38%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
69%
18%
% White
4%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%