Central High School

About Central High School

Central High School is a public high school located in the city of Chicago, Illinois. With over 2,700 students from grades 9-12, Central High School is one of the largest high schools in the city. Central High School is known for its high academic standards and rigorous curriculum, which prepares students for college and beyond. The school offers a wide variety of courses and extracurricular activities, including sports, music, theater, and art. Central High School also provides a variety of support services, such as counseling and tutoring, to help students succeed. With its commitment to student success and its diverse student body, Central High School is an excellent choice for any student looking for an outstanding high school experience.

Address:	716 E. 14th St. Los Angeles, CA 90021
Phone:	(213) 745-1901
Site:	–
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	576 students

Overview Central High School

Central High School serves 576 students in grades 9-12.
Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Central High School

Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Central High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.