Center Senior High

Summary:

Center Senior High is a public high school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 742 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Center 58 school district, which is ranked 317 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Center Senior High faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools and the state average. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (64.02%) and lower percentage of White students (15.9%) than the state. Academically, Center Senior High students consistently perform below state averages, with only 7.1% proficient or better in Algebra I, 20.7% in Biology I, and 17.7% in Algebra II. Additionally, 62.4% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. As a result, Center Senior High has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Missouri high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools like Allen Village High School, DeLaSalle Charter High School, and Ruskin High School, Center Senior High generally performs worse on academic measures, has a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and ranks lower in the state. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for all students at Center Senior High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 8715 Holmes Rd
       Kansas City, MO  64131-2802


(816) 349-3330

District: Center 58

SchoolDigger Rank:
305th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,019 Help


Feeder schools for Center Senior High:

Elementary:    Boone Elementary
    Center Elementary
    Indian Creek Elementary
    Red Bridge Elementary
Middle:    Center Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  742

Racial breakdown:

African American:
64.0%
White:
15.9%
Hispanic:
11.2%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.4% Help


 See top rated Missouri high schools

 Compare Center Senior High to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Center Senior High ranks worse than 86.6% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.88. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Center Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (64%), White (15.9%), Hispanic (11.2%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 62.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Center Senior High is 12. (See more...)
Help
Compare Center Senior High employs 61.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Center Senior High is $18,019.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Center Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Center Senior High 305th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Center Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
African American students:


Center 58:

SchoolDigger ranks Center 58 317th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Center Senior High?

Rank History for Center Senior High

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Center Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 21.16 471st 534 11.8%
2007 19.71 485th 538 9.9%
2008 21.10 477th 539 11.5%
2009 16.86 454th 507 10.5%
2010 39.06 357th 516 30.8%
2011 28.46 438th 528 17.0%
2012 44.64 318th 522 39.1%
2013 35.04 392nd 523 25.0%
2014 55.99 197th 521 62.2%
2015 37.75 353rd 504 30.0%
2016 38.39 270th 401 32.7%
2017 29.22 326th 404 19.3%
2018 12.06 447th 468 4.5%
2019 43.90 248th 460 46.1%
2021 12.18 320th 358 10.6%
2022 11.33 324th 361 10.2%
2023 14.88 305th 352 13.4%
See the entire list of Missouri High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Center Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.32 18th 59 69.5%
2021 12.45 23rd 23 0.0%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Center Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.37 73rd 127 42.5%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Center Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.53 363rd 382 5.0%
2019 49.37 161st 368 56.3%
2021 21.84 219th 255 14.1%
2022 29.66 191st 250 23.6%
2023 18.96 238th 268 11.2%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Center Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.79 88th 96 8.3%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for African American students at Center Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.61 86th 111 22.5%
2019 57.31 37th 106 65.1%
2021 30.05 75th 96 21.9%
2022 42.23 64th 105 39.0%
2023 40.40 55th 99 44.4%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Center Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.55 26th 57 54.4%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Center Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.84 167th 440 62.0%
2019 80.92 34th 430 92.1%
2021 10.82 297th 309 3.9%
2022 19.91 262nd 310 15.5%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Center Senior High Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 



Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Center Senior High.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Center Senior High, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Center Senior High

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 717 717
1992 445 245 15 15 2 n/a n/a 0 722
1993 474 250 15 21 1 n/a n/a 0 761
1994 448 264 9 23 1 n/a n/a 0 745
1995 377 330 16 12 2 n/a n/a 0 737
1996 377 330 16 12 2 n/a n/a 0 737
1997 372 302 16 13 4 n/a n/a 0 707
1998 374 311 27 16 3 n/a n/a 0 731
1999 359 357 27 20 2 n/a n/a 0 765
2000 349 398 24 26 3 n/a n/a 0 800
2001 347 429 21 30 1 n/a n/a 0 828
2002 289 488 12 30 1 n/a n/a 0 820
2003 289 488 12 30 1 n/a n/a 0 820
2004 257 474 10 34 2 n/a n/a 0 777
2005 222 490 8 39 2 n/a n/a 0 761
2006 207 526 9 45 1 n/a n/a 0 788
2007 186 541 9 35 1 n/a n/a 0 772
2008 186 540 7 36 1 n/a n/a 0 770
2009 145 517 8 33 1 n/a n/a 0 704
2010 142 546 8 29 1 n/a n/a 0 726
2011 141 512 6 35 2 1 0 0 697
2012 133 475 11 34 1 0 20 0 674
2013 122 466 9 40 0 0 30 0 667
2014 109 474 12 56 0 1 37 0 689
2015 111 475 13 57 0 1 43 0 700
2016 104 486 14 49 0 0 43 0 696
2017 97 482 14 53 0 0 47 0 693
2018 100 460 14 40 0 1 47 0 662
2019 96 465 11 52 0 0 46 0 670
2020 108 443 6 58 1 0 52 0 668
2021 104 466 3 64 0 0 55 0 692
2022 112 469 7 81 3 0 55 0 727
2023 118 475 3 83 4 0 59 0 742

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 Center Senior High

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 717 56.8 12.6 n/a
1992 722 52.1 13.8 9.4
1993 761 49.8 15.3 18.9
1994 745 48.0 15.5 16.1
1995 737 47.0 15.7 23.3
1996 737 47.0 15.7 23.3
1997 707 53.4 13.2 17.7
1998 731 54.5 13.4 15
1999 765 56.9 13.4 20.9
2000 800 57.7 13.9 0
2001 828 51.0 16.2 16.9
2002 820 51.9 15.8 28.5
2003 820 51.9 15.8 28.5
2004 777 49.0 15.9 35.6
2005 761 51.2 14.9 41.7
2006 788 52.3 15.1 44.7
2007 772 52.3 14.8 43.7
2008 770 53.1 14.5 40.9
2009 704 63.8 11.0 53.7
2010 726 61.0 11.8 57.4
2011 697 57.0 12.2 63.7
2012 674 57.9 11.6 67.4
2013 667 58.8 11.3 70.2
2014 689 61.5 11.1 66.6
2015 700 62.0 11.2 70.3
2016 696 58.0 12.0 70.1
2017 693 58.5 11.8 63.8
2018 662 59.7 11.0 59.1
2019 670 60.6 11.0 64.6
2020 668 56.7 11.7 59.7
2021 692 59.3 11.6 53.6
2022 727 62.0 11.7 42
2023 742 61.5 12.0 62.4

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 Center Senior High

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 717 56.8 12.6 n/a
1992 722 52.1 13.8 9.4
1993 761 49.8 15.3 18.9
1994 745 48.0 15.5 16.1
1995 737 47.0 15.7 23.3
1996 737 47.0 15.7 23.3
1997 707 53.4 13.2 17.7
1998 731 54.5 13.4 15
1999 765 56.9 13.4 20.9
2000 800 57.7 13.9 0
2001 828 51.0 16.2 16.9
2002 820 51.9 15.8 28.5
2003 820 51.9 15.8 28.5
2004 777 49.0 15.9 35.6
2005 761 51.2 14.9 41.7
2006 788 52.3 15.1 44.7
2007 772 52.3 14.8 43.7
2008 770 53.1 14.5 40.9
2009 704 63.8 11.0 53.7
2010 726 61.0 11.8 57.4
2011 697 57.0 12.2 63.7
2012 674 57.9 11.6 67.4
2013 667 58.8 11.3 70.2
2014 689 61.5 11.1 66.6
2015 700 62.0 11.2 70.3
2016 696 58.0 12.0 70.1
2017 693 58.5 11.8 63.8
2018 662 59.7 11.0 59.1
2019 670 60.6 11.0 64.6
2020 668 56.7 11.7 59.7
2021 692 59.3 11.6 53.6
2022 727 62.0 11.7 42
2023 742 61.5 12.0 62.4

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 Center Senior High

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $884 (4.7%) $18,111 (95.3%) $18,995
2020 $1,110 (6.6%) $15,767 (93.4%) $16,877
2021 $1,954 (11.7%) $14,738 (88.3%) $16,691
2022 $2,815 (15.6%) $15,204 (84.4%) $18,019

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Center Senior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 248th of 460 High schoolsRanks 305th of 352 High schools
 32.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology I (Center Senior High)29.420.7
 8.7%
   End of Course Biology I (Center 58)29.420.7
 8.7%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course Algebra II (Center Senior High)44.217.7
 26.5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Center 58)44.217.7
 26.5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)5051.6
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students670742
 10.7%
African American465475
 2.2%
American Indian04
Asian113
 72.7%
Hispanic5283
 59.6%
Pacific Islander00
White96118
 22.9%
Two or More Races4659
 28.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.6%62.4%
 2.2%


Schools Near Center Senior High









Frequently Asked Questions about Center Senior High

Students at Center Senior High are 64% African American, 16% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 742 students attended Center Senior High.

Center Senior High ranks in the bottom 13.4% of Missouri high schools.

Center Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Boone Elementary
Elementary : Center Elementary
Elementary : Indian Creek Elementary
Elementary : Red Bridge Elementary
Middle : Center Middle


Rate Center Senior High!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Center Senior High!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 68 milliseconds.