Saint Croix Central High School
Tel:
(340) 778-0123
Saint Croix Central High School serves 900 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is approximately equal to the Virgin Islands state average of 91%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
Saint Croix Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Virgin Islands state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 98% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Saint Croix Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Saint Croix Central High School's student population of 900 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 900 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Saint Croix Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 27 schools in Virgin Islands (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Saint Croix Central High School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #17 out of 27 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 90-94% | 91% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 65-69% | 80% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 1% |
Hispanic | 31% | 20% |
Black | 67% | 77% |
White | 1% | 2% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | n/a |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.37 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 99% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Saint Croix School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Saint Croix Central High School is St. Croix Educational Compex High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is John H. Woodson Junior High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Alfredo Andrews Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Christiansted Alfredo Andrews Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 420 students
0.7 miles
Rfd 1 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-1925 0.7 K-6 420 - Christiansted John H. Woodson Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 321 students
1.2 miles
Rural Route 1 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2710 1.2 7-8 321 - Christiansted Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool Grades: K-6 | 376 students
1.2 miles
491 Barren Spot
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0612 1.2 K-6 376 - Christiansted St. Croix Educational Compex High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 870 students
1.2 miles
Rr2 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2216 1.2 9-12 870 - Christiansted St. Croix Educational Complex Vocational School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.3 miles
Rr2 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2036 1.3 9-12 n/a
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