Urbana High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend Urbana 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
Urbana High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,176 students in grades 9-12, Urbana High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,555 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,176 students
1,555 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
105 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1642 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#965 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Graduation Rate
80%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
398
513
Grade 10 Students
284
410
Grade 11 Students
263
313
Grade 12 Students
231
319
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
15%
18%
% Black
35%
29%
% White
34%
39%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%