Hillcrest High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend Hillcrest 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
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Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 948 students in grades 9-12, Hillcrest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 1,490 students in grades 6-12, Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
948 students
1,490 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
332 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
4:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1783 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#398 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
62%
Graduation Rate
89%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
42
Grade 7 Students
-
42
Grade 8 Students
-
35
Grade 9 Students
267
367
Grade 10 Students
239
372
Grade 11 Students
239
367
Grade 12 Students
203
265
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
11%
10%
% White
73%
68%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%