Jackson Sr. High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend Jackson Sr. 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
Jackson Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,712 students in grades 9-12, Jackson Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (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 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 1,308 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% 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 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,712 students
1,308 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
88 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#348 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#952 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Graduation Rate
95%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
469
401
Grade 10 Students
447
324
Grade 11 Students
396
292
Grade 12 Students
400
291
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
2%
29%
% White
91%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
9%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%