Wilson High School vs. Central High School
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School Overview
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Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Overview
Serving 1,293 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wilson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 1,300 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
1,293 students
1,300 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
79 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#621 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#624 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
57
52
Kindergarten Students
83
104
Grade 1 Students
81
93
Grade 2 Students
74
95
Grade 3 Students
75
83
Grade 4 Students
76
87
Grade 5 Students
70
88
Grade 6 Students
82
103
Grade 7 Students
104
111
Grade 8 Students
130
98
Grade 9 Students
103
102
Grade 10 Students
123
84
Grade 11 Students
122
104
Grade 12 Students
113
96
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
96%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%