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 Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,085 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the top 30% 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 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,216 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,085 students
1,216 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
87 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#513 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#132 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
73%
Graduation Rate
92%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
276
315
Grade 10 Students
252
312
Grade 11 Students
284
273
Grade 12 Students
273
316
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
14%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
35%
17%
% White
41%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%