High Schools in Central Public School District

The Central Public School District has a single high school, Central Senior High, which serves students in grades 9-12. This standout school has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 255th out of 472 Minnesota high schools in 2021-2022 to 133rd out of 480 in 2023-2024, and has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Senior High boasts a strong 92.8% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average, and a low 2.8% dropout rate. The student population is predominantly white (87.13%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (6.89%), Asian (0.9%), African American (0.6%), and Native American (0.6%) students. Academically, the school performs above the state average in math, reading, and science, with particularly strong proficiency rates in reading, where 56.1% of 10th-grade students and 50.73% of all students scored proficient or better.

While the school serves a relatively affluent population, with only 19.76% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, its diverse student body and strong academic performance make it a standout institution within the Central Public School District. The school's steady improvement in statewide ranking and overall quality suggest that it is providing a high-quality education and effectively supporting its students' academic and personal growth.