Central High School

Serving 764 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

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School Overview

Central High School's student population of 764 students has grown by 5% over five school years. The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years. Grades Offered Grades 9-12 Total Students 764 students

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Total Classroom Teachers 42 teachers

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School Rankings

Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

This School State Level (AL) Overall Testing Rank #1103 out of 1285 schools
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Student : Teacher Ratio

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American Indian

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Diversity Score

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Graduation Rate

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Eligible for Free Lunch

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School Statewide Testing School District Name Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central High School's ranking?

Central High School is ranked #1103 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.

What schools are Central High School often compared to? What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Central High School?

The graduation rate of Central High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.

How many students attend Central High School? 764 students attend Central High School. What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Central High School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?

Central High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.

What grades does Central High School offer ? Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 What school district is Central High School part of?

Nearby Public Schools

Popular comparisons: Central High School vs. Northridge High School, Central High School vs. Holt High School, Central High School vs. Brookwood High School

The nearest high school to Central High School is Lloyd Wood Education Center (2.0 miles away) The nearest middle school is Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School (1.9 miles away) The nearest elementary school is University Place Elementary School (0.8 miles away) School
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