Central Junior High School

About Central Junior High School

Central Junior High School is a public school located in the heart of the city. It is a part of the larger Central School District and has been serving the community for over 50 years. The school offers a wide variety of educational opportunities for its students. It has a strong academic program that is focused on preparing students for college and career success. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and after-school programs. Central Junior High School is committed to providing its students with a safe, positive learning environment that encourages them to reach their full potential. With a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for all of its students.

Address:	2811 W Huntsville Springdale, AR 72762
Phone:	(479) 750-8854
Site:	cjh.sdale.org
Grades:	8 – 9
Enrollment:	894 students

Overview Central Junior High School

Central Junior High School serves 894 students in grades 8-9.
Central Junior High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Central Junior High School

Central Junior High School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Junior 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.