Northern High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend Northern 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
Northern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,153 students in grades 9-12, Northern High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 1,136 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,153 students
1,136 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#54 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
84%
Graduation Rate
98%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
269
258
Grade 10 Students
298
290
Grade 11 Students
298
277
Grade 12 Students
288
311
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
6%
2%
% White
73%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%