Is Central High School a good school?

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

How many students attend Central High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,605 students attended Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of Central High School?

Students at Central High School are 64% White, 24% African American, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Central High School?

Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bellingrath Hills Elementary School Elementary : Central Intermediate School Elementary : Tanglewood Elementary School Middle : Central Middle School

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 70818

(225) 261-3438

District: Central Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
90^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,682

Feeder schools for Central High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 1,605

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.0%

African American:

24.0%

Hispanic:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central High School ranks better than 73% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.54. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64%), African American (24%), Hispanic (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central High School is 14.8. (See more...)

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Finance

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 90^th 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 9^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2008	80.78	25^th	291	91.4%
2009	76.21	40^th	301	86.7%
2010	79.05	34^th	297	88.6%
2011	77.81	44^th	300	85.3%
2012	78.12	40^th	310	87.1%
2013	71.18	64^th	312	79.5%
2014	77.74	26^th	309	91.6%
2015	70.97	62^nd	312	80.1%
2016	70.85	73^rd	297	75.4%
2017	70.05	90^th	297	69.7%
2018	72.56	53^rd	302	82.5%
2019	78.41	45^th	313	85.6%
2021	77.98	47^th	322	85.4%
2022	72.87	70^th	326	78.5%
2023	72.03	72^nd	321	77.6%
2024	69.54	90^th	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	17^th	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
2021	52.61	15^th	38	60.5%
2022	90.49	4^th	40	90.0%
2024	30.11	36^th	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
2019	72.29	25^th	122	79.5%
2021	65.39	33^rd	135	75.6%
2022	68.68	32^nd	139	77.0%
2023	58.96	43^rd	138	68.8%
2024	60.98	50^th	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
2019	76.49	53^rd	301	82.4%
2021	73.42	56^th	285	80.4%
2022	70.01	68^th	322	78.9%
2023	66.53	80^th	321	75.1%
2024	62.06	105^th	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
2019	79.25	42^nd	292	85.6%
2021	77.56	45^th	288	84.4%
2022	74.14	65^th	311	79.1%
2023	74.37	59^th	308	80.8%
2024	79.17	51^st	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
2019	74.92	67^th	291	77.0%
2021	76.98	52^nd	292	82.2%
2022	71.20	75^th	301	75.1%
2023	70.66	69^th	306	77.5%
2024	63.74	108^th	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
2019	79.07	24^th	233	89.7%
2021	74.38	29^th	243	88.1%
2022	67.78	53^rd	256	79.3%
2023	65.21	62^nd	252	75.4%
2024	62.01	73^rd	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
2019	46.73	45^th	78	42.3%
2021	52.04	42^nd	92	54.3%
2022	53.22	47^th	103	54.4%
2023	57.00	42^nd	107	60.7%
2024	45.50	66^th	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
2019	70.30	59^th	249	76.3%
2021	74.24	40^th	245	83.7%
2022	68.28	60^th	250	76.0%
2023	72.08	57^th	249	77.1%
2024	68.30	71^st	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.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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by a student on FaceBook
Saturday, June 8, 2013

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
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Enrollment information for Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	904	182	5	9	1	n/a	n/a	1101
2009	978	160	8	9	1	n/a	n/a	1156
2010	1037	166	10	12	1	n/a	n/a	1226
2011	1022	181	8	13	2	0	6	1232
2012	963	202	8	20	4	0	8	1205
2013	992	225	8	21	4	0	7	1257
2014	980	232	10	26	4	0	5	1257
2015	995	261	8	34	4	0	8	1310
2016	1010	291	13	38	6	0	6	1364
2017	1008	277	19	34	6	0	9	1353
2018	983	272	20	40	6	2	7	1330
2019	1000	286	22	57	6	2	15	1388
2020	1020	275	19	72	4	2	26	1418
2021	1025	293	12	92	6	2	29	1459
2022	1012	318	11	106	5	0	36	1488
2023	1066	349	11	124	5	0	32	1587
2024	1028	386	15	137	4	0	35	1605

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
2024	1605	108.0	14.8	49.8

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
2024	1605	108.0	14.8	49.8

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

Year	Total 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 45^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 72^nd 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)	70	71	1%
End of Course Algebra I (Central Community School District)	74	78	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course Geometry (Central High School)	91	85	6%
End of Course Geometry (Central Community School District)	91	85	6%
End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)	68	61	7%
End of Course English II (Central High School)	78	75	3%
End of Course English II (Central Community School District)	78	75	3%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Central High School)	84	71	13%
End of Course U.S. History (Central Community School District)	84	71	13%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Central High School)	88	69	19%
End of Course English I (Central Community School District)	88	75	13%
End of Course English I (Louisiana)	71	67	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1388	1587	14.3%
African American	286	349	22%
American Indian	6	5	16.7%
Asian	22	11	50%
Hispanic	57	124	117.5%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	1000	1066	6.6%
Two or More Races	15	32	113.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.7%	47.1%	15.4%

Schools Near Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)				LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Central High School	Public	9-12	10200 E Brookside	Baton Rouge	70818	East Baton Rouge Parish	Central Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 261-3438	1,605	108	14.8	49.8%	1,028 (64.0%)	386 (24.0%)	137 (8.5%)	15 (0.9%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (2.2%)	69.5	90^th of 333 public high schools	73.0%		72	72^nd of 321 public high schools	77.6%	18									70.0	87.0	68.0	69.0	68.0	74.0	$11,682
Live Oak High School	Public	9-12	35086 Old La Hwy 16	Watson	70706	Livingston Parish	Livingston Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 665-8858	1,391	81	17.1	49.0%	1,150 (82.7%)	116 (8.3%)	89 (6.4%)	10 (0.7%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (1.5%)	85	29^th of 333 public high schools	91.3%		87.4	16^th of 321 public high schools	95.0%	13										89.0	84.0	75.0	91.0	74.0	$10,184
Denham Springs High School	Public	10-12	1000 North Range Avenue	Denham Springs	70726	Livingston Parish	Livingston Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 665-8851	1,757	105	16.6	58.6%	1,080 (61.5%)	315 (17.9%)	300 (17.1%)	24 (1.4%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (2.0%)	67.7	100^th of 333 public high schools	70.0%		56.7	147^th of 321 public high schools	54.2%	47										61.0	74.0	65.0		73.0	$11,460
Belaire High School	Public	9-12	12121 Tams Drive	Baton Rouge	70815	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 272-1860	808	55	14.6	65.6%	16 (2.0%)	560 (69.3%)	221 (27.4%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	5.7	309^th of 333 public high schools	7.2%		5.6	299^th of 321 public high schools	6.9%	10									6.0		31.0	34.0	28.0		$17,863
GEO Next Generation High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2311 Sherwood Forest Dr	Baton Rouge	70815	East Baton Rouge Parish	GEO Next Generation High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 314-2044	442	19	23.2	77.1%	2 (0.5%)	387 (87.6%)	42 (9.5%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	29.6	239^th of 333 public high schools	28.2%					(n/a)									48.0	39.0	62.0	37.0	47.0	57.0	$17,330
Glen Oaks Senior High School	Public	6-12	6650 Cedar Grove Dr	Baton Rouge	70812	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 356-4306	687	65	10.6	80.8%	5 (0.7%)	659 (95.9%)	20 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	7.5	302^nd of 333 public high schools	9.3%		6.6	296^th of 321 public high schools	7.8%	6	11.0	10.0	6.0	8.0	47.0	34.0	38.0	39.0	12.0	10.0	30.0	34.0	44.0		$18,690
Broadmoor Senior High School	Public	9-12	10100 Goodwood Blvd.	Baton Rouge	70815	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 926-1420	903	53	16.9	58.5%	39 (4.3%)	540 (59.8%)	274 (30.3%)	41 (4.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.6%)	2.8	323^rd of 333 public high schools	3.0%		2.4	312^th of 321 public high schools	2.8%	11									17.0	12.0	24.0		24.0	24.0	$15,270
Arlington Preparatory Academy	Public	6-12	6125 Winbourne Avenue	Baton Rouge	70805	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 766-8188	91	23	3.9	60.4%	6 (6.6%)	76 (83.5%)	6 (6.6%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	2	325^th of 333 public high schools	2.4%					(n/a)										10.0	20.0			20.0	$47,029
Collegiate Baton Rouge	Public, Charter	9-12	282 Lobdell Blvd	Baton Rouge	70806	East Baton Rouge Parish	Collegiate Baton Rouge	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 892-6962	515	39	13.3	92.6%	7 (1.4%)	481 (93.4%)	19 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	24.2	259^th of 333 public high schools	22.2%		17.9	264^th of 321 public high schools	17.8%	5									49.0	28.0	49.0		56.0		$17,697
Livingston Parish Literacy & Technology Center	Public	6-12	9261 Florida Blvd.	Walker	70785	Livingston Parish	Livingston Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 667-5268	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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