Central High School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Central High School
Central High School is located in the heart of downtown and is one of the oldest and most prestigious schools in the city. It has a rich history and a tradition of excellence that stretches back over a century.
The school is renowned for its academic excellence and its diverse student body. Central High School offers a wide range of courses and extracurricular activities. There are many different clubs and teams that students can join, such as the robotics team, the debate team, and the drama club.
Central High School also has a strong athletic program. The school offers a variety of sports, including football, basketball, baseball, and track and field. The school also has a long-standing rivalry with its cross-town rival, North High School.
Central High School is a great place to learn and grow. The school provides a safe and supportive environment for students to thrive and achieve their goals.
Address:
1500 Park St
Little Rock, AR 72202Phone:
(501) 447-1400
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
2,476 students
Overview Central High School
Central High School serves 2,476 students in grades 9-12.
Central High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Verdict on Central High School
Central High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Central High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
