William Henry Harrison High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend William Henry Harrison 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
William Henry Harrison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,124 students in grades 9-12, William Henry Harrison High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,100 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,124 students
1,100 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#808 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#357 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
74%
Graduation Rate
94%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
49
Grade 9 Students
338
314
Grade 10 Students
286
269
Grade 11 Students
264
239
Grade 12 Students
236
229
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
5%
% Black
24%
7%
% White
50%
80%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
7%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%