North High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend North 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
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,345 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,582 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,345 students
1,582 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
98 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1029 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#965 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
64%
Graduation Rate
78%
79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
369
381
Grade 10 Students
361
428
Grade 11 Students
292
373
Grade 12 Students
323
400
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
13%
16%
% Black
23%
22%
% White
50%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
10%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%