Salina High Central
Tel:
(785)309-3500
- Salina High Central serves 1,028 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 23% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Salina High Central places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Salina High Central's student population of 1,028 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,028 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Salina High Central's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Salina High Central is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #1016 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 19% |
| Black | 4% | 7% |
| White | 65% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.31 |
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| Graduation Rate | 89% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salina School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Salina High Central is Salina High South (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lakewood Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Heusner Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salina Heusner Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 413 students
0.7 miles
1300 Norton
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-4200 0.7 PK-5 413 - Salina Oakdale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 406 students
0.9 miles
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-4310 0.9 PK-5 406 - Salina Cottonwood Elementary School. Grades: PK-5 | 450 students
1.1 miles
215 S Phillips
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-4600 1.1 PK-5 450 - Salina Lakewood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 772 students
1.4 miles
1135 Lakewood Circle
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-4000 1.4 6-8 772 - Salina Salina South Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 811 students
1.4 miles
2015 Simmons
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-3900 1.4 6-8 811
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