Central High School

Summary:

Central High School is a public high school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving 1,587 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish district, which is ranked 9th out of 122 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Central High School consistently performs at a high level, with strong academic results that outshine nearby schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had impressive proficiency rates, including 70% in Algebra I, 87% in Geometry, 68% in English II, and 69% in U.S. History. These figures are significantly higher than the state averages, which range from 57% to 66% in these subjects. Central High School's statewide ranking of 90th out of 333 high schools in Louisiana also reflects its strong performance, earning it a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools like Tara High School and Broadmoor Senior High School, both in the East Baton Rouge Parish district, Central High School stands out as a higher-performing institution. These nearby schools have significantly lower proficiency rates across various subjects, with some as low as 12-24% proficiency. Central High School's consistent high performance, along with its ability to serve a diverse student population effectively, make it a standout choice for families in the Baton Rouge area.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 10200 E Brookside
       Baton Rouge, LA  70805


(225) 261-3438

District: Central Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
90th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,682 Help


Feeder schools for Central High School:

Elementary:    Bellingrath Hills Elementary School
    Central Intermediate School
    Tanglewood Elementary School
Middle:    Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  1,587

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.2%
African American:
22.0%
Hispanic:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.1% Help


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Compare Details Central High School ranks better than 73% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.2%), African American (22%), Hispanic (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central High School is 17.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High School is $11,682.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central High School 90th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Central High School in the ranking list.)

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Central Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Community School District 9th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central High School

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Rank History for all students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 80.78 25th 291 91.4%
2009 76.21 40th 301 86.7%
2010 79.05 34th 297 88.6%
2011 77.81 44th 300 85.3%
2012 78.12 40th 310 87.1%
2013 71.18 64th 312 79.5%
2014 77.74 26th 309 91.6%
2015 70.97 62nd 312 80.1%
2016 70.85 73rd 297 75.4%
2017 70.05 90th 297 69.7%
2018 72.56 53rd 302 82.5%
2019 78.41 45th 313 85.6%
2021 77.98 47th 322 85.4%
2022 72.87 70th 326 78.5%
2023 72.03 72nd 321 77.6%
2024 69.54 90th 333 73.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.20 17th 39 56.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.61 15th 38 60.5%
2022 90.49 4th 40 90.0%
2024 30.11 36th 50 28.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.29 25th 122 79.5%
2021 65.39 33rd 135 75.6%
2022 68.68 32nd 139 77.0%
2023 58.96 43rd 138 68.8%
2024 60.98 50th 165 69.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.49 53rd 301 82.4%
2021 73.42 56th 285 80.4%
2022 70.01 68th 322 78.9%
2023 66.53 80th 321 75.1%
2024 62.06 105th 328 68.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.25 42nd 292 85.6%
2021 77.56 45th 288 84.4%
2022 74.14 65th 311 79.1%
2023 74.37 59th 308 80.8%
2024 79.17 51st 308 83.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.92 67th 291 77.0%
2021 76.98 52nd 292 82.2%
2022 71.20 75th 301 75.1%
2023 70.66 69th 306 77.5%
2024 63.74 108th 315 65.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.07 24th 233 89.7%
2021 74.38 29th 243 88.1%
2022 67.78 53rd 256 79.3%
2023 65.21 62nd 252 75.4%
2024 62.01 73rd 260 71.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.73 45th 78 42.3%
2021 52.04 42nd 92 54.3%
2022 53.22 47th 103 54.4%
2023 57.00 42nd 107 60.7%
2024 45.50 66th 113 41.6%
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Rank History for White students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.30 59th 249 76.3%
2021 74.24 40th 245 83.7%
2022 68.28 60th 250 76.0%
2023 72.08 57th 249 77.1%
2024 68.30 71st 248 71.4%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Reviews:
Facebook Profile Picture by a student on FaceBook
Saturday, June 8, 2013

Open Quote I attended this school starting in the first grade through graduation in 1958. I had
some great teachers, especially in English, Math, Science, Typing and Social Studies.
The principal, Mr. J.A. Smith, was a firm but friendly person, and all of the
staff at the school were exemplary people in their respective roles.

At this late point in my life, I look back at my years at Central High School
with admiration for all of the staff, and I am thankful that I was able to
attend such a wonderful school where both teachers and staff were dedicated
to the success of all of their students.

James E. Abbott
Graduation class of 1958 Close Quote



Enrollment information for Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 904 182 5 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1101
2009 978 160 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1156
2010 1037 166 10 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1226
2011 1022 181 8 13 2 0 6 0 1232
2012 963 202 8 20 4 0 8 0 1205
2013 992 225 8 21 4 0 7 0 1257
2014 980 232 10 26 4 0 5 0 1257
2015 995 261 8 34 4 0 8 0 1310
2016 1010 291 13 38 6 0 6 0 1364
2017 1008 277 19 34 6 0 9 0 1353
2018 983 272 20 40 6 2 7 0 1330
2019 1000 286 22 57 6 2 15 0 1388
2020 1020 275 19 72 4 2 26 0 1418
2021 1025 293 12 92 6 2 29 0 1459
2022 1012 318 11 106 5 0 36 0 1488
2023 1066 349 11 124 5 0 32 0 1587

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 1101 69.0 16.0 19.2
2009 1156 71.3 16.2 26.1
2010 1226 75.2 16.2 34.7
2011 1232 80.7 15.2 36.4
2012 1205 83.7 14.3 38.4
2013 1257 82.7 15.1 41.3
2014 1257 81.9 15.3 38.8
2015 1310 82.0 15.9 41.3
2016 1364 89.0 15.3 42.7
2017 1353 79.5 17.0 60.7
2018 1330 86.0 15.4 14.5
2019 1388 75.4 18.4 31.7
2020 1418 81.5 17.3 33.1
2021 1459 78.0 18.7 25.6
2022 1488 81.0 18.3 25.5
2023 1587 92.5 17.1 47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 1101 69.0 16.0 19.2
2009 1156 71.3 16.2 26.1
2010 1226 75.2 16.2 34.7
2011 1232 80.7 15.2 36.4
2012 1205 83.7 14.3 38.4
2013 1257 82.7 15.1 41.3
2014 1257 81.9 15.3 38.8
2015 1310 82.0 15.9 41.3
2016 1364 89.0 15.3 42.7
2017 1353 79.5 17.0 60.7
2018 1330 86.0 15.4 14.5
2019 1388 75.4 18.4 31.7
2020 1418 81.5 17.3 33.1
2021 1459 78.0 18.7 25.6
2022 1488 81.0 18.3 25.5
2023 1587 92.5 17.1 47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,404
2018 $11,135
2019 $10,741
2020 $10,509
2021 $11,449
2022 $11,682

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 45th of 313 High schoolsRanks 72nd of 321 High schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Central High School)7071
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Central Community School District)7478
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)6764
 3%
End of Course Geometry (Central High School)9185
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Central Community School District)9185
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)6861
 7%
End of Course English II (Central High School)7875
 3%
   End of Course English II (Central Community School District)7875
 3%
   End of Course English II (Louisiana)6967
 2%
End of Course U.S. History (Central High School)8471
 13%
   End of Course U.S. History (Central Community School District)8471
 13%
   End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)5954
 5%
End of Course English I (Central High School)8869
 19%
   End of Course English I (Central Community School District)8875
 13%
   End of Course English I (Louisiana)7167
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13881587
 14.3%
African American286349
 22%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian2211
 50%
Hispanic57124
 117.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White10001066
 6.6%
Two or More Races1532
 113.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.7%47.1%
 15.4%


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Central High School ranks 90th of 333 Louisiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Central High School are 67% White, 22% African American, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,587 students attended Central High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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