Hampshire High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Hampshire High School or Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hampshire High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,046 students in grades 9-12, Hampshire High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,575 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,046 students
1,575 students
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
85 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1138 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#691 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
72%
Graduation Rate
97%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
559
411
Grade 10 Students
509
411
Grade 11 Students
514
383
Grade 12 Students
464
370
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
15%
% Hispanic
28%
20%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
56%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%