Central High School

Summary:

Central High School is a public high school located in Detroit, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 353. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central High School faces significant challenges, including a predominantly low-income and African American student population, low graduation rates ranging from 44.1% to 65.0% over the past five school years, high dropout rates ranging from 8.3% to 28.8%, and extremely high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 42.2% to 91.1%. The school's test scores are also significantly lower than the state and district averages, with only 6% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/Science in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the district score of 14% and the state score of 37.5%. In comparison, nearby schools like Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men and Oakland International Academy High School have significantly higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and better academic performance.

Despite the school's poor performance, there is little evidence of significant improvement over the past five school years. The school spends a relatively high amount per student, with $20,759 spent per student in the 2022-2023 school year, but this does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The lack of improvement and the disparity in performance compared to nearby schools suggest a need for more comprehensive and effective interventions to address the root causes of the school's challenges and support student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2425 Tuxedo St
       Detroit, MI  48206-1299


(313) 252-3000

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
737th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,759 Help


Feeder schools for Central High School:

Elementary:    Durfee ElementaryMiddle School
    Noble ElementaryMiddle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  353

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.3%
Hispanic:
1.1%
White:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central High School ranks worse than 99.2% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 14th among 15 ranked high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.26. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.3%), Hispanic (1.1%), Asian (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.2% 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 17.4. 16 high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Central High School employs 20.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High School is $20,759. 15 high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central High School 737th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Central High School in the ranking list.)

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Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563rd of 610 Michigan 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 MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 3.26 737th 743 0.8%
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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 MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 2.92 654th 654 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.27 184th 188 2.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department 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: Michigan Department of Education

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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 Not Specified Total
2018 2 359 0 2 1 0 0 0 364
2019 2 302 0 2 0 0 0 0 306
2020 3 264 0 2 0 0 0 0 269
2021 3 303 1 2 1 0 0 0 310
2022 0 311 1 3 0 0 0 0 315
2023 1 347 1 4 0 0 0 0 353

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
2018 364 17.0 21.4 82.4
2019 306 21.5 14.2 87.6
2020 269 16.0 16.8 88.8
2021 310 18.0 17.2 90
2022 315 18.8 16.7 87
2023 353 20.2 17.4 89.2

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
2018 364 17.0 21.4 82.4
2019 306 21.5 14.2 87.6
2020 269 16.0 16.8 88.8
2021 310 18.0 17.2 90
2022 315 18.8 16.7 87
2023 353 20.2 17.4 89.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,822 (19.9%) $11,348 (80.1%) $14,169
2020 $2,966 (17.2%) $14,320 (82.8%) $17,286
2021 $2,367 (13.4%) $15,318 (86.6%) $17,685
2022 $7,583 (34.9%) $14,138 (65.1%) $21,722
2023 $6,216 (29.9%) $14,543 (70.1%) $20,759

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central High School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students306353
 15.4%
African American302347
 14.9%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White21
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.6%89.2%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 353 students attended Central High School.

Students at Central High School are 98% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Central High School ranks in the bottom 0.8% of Michigan high schools.

Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Durfee ElementaryMiddle School
Elementary : Noble ElementaryMiddle 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 Michigan Department of Education.

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