Centralia High

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Centralia High ranks 223 rd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Centralia High is a public high school located in Centralia, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 406 students. The school is part of the Centralia R-VI School District, which is ranked 155 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Centralia High has seen a fluctuating statewide ranking over the years, ranging from 41st out of 358 Missouri high schools in 2020-2021 (4 stars) to 223rd out of 378 in 2023-2024 (2 stars), indicating a decline in its academic performance. The school has also experienced a drop in performance for both White students and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students, suggesting a need to address the needs of these student subgroups. However, Centralia High has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.9% to 99.0% over the past few years, which is significantly above the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Centralia High's performance is generally stronger than Madison High, but lags behind the higher-performing David H. Hickman High and Muriel Battle High School in the Columbia 93 district. To improve its overall standing, Centralia High may need to focus on addressing its chronic absenteeism, strengthening its academic programs, and exploring best practices from higher-performing nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

849 S Jefferson
Centralia, MO 65240-1605

(573) 682-3508

District: Centralia R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
223^rd of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,808

Feeder schools for Centralia High:

Elementary:	Centralia Intermediate
	Chance Elementary
Middle:	Chester Boren Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 409

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Centralia High ranks worse than 59% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.86. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Centralia High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.7%), two or more races (4.6%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Centralia High is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Centralia High employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Centralia High is $9,808.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Centralia High:

SchoolDigger ranks Centralia High 223^rd of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Centralia High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Centralia R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Centralia R-VI 155^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Centralia High

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Rank History for all students at Centralia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	66.83	129^th	534	75.8%
2007	69.22	112^th	538	79.2%
2008	72.30	90^th	539	83.3%
2009	56.70	178^th	507	64.9%
2010	56.69	194^th	516	62.4%
2011	60.40	160^th	528	69.7%
2012	53.44	224^th	522	57.1%
2013	56.62	179^th	523	65.8%
2014	52.07	230^th	521	55.9%
2015	61.85	145^th	504	71.2%
2016	69.17	86^th	401	78.6%
2017	68.20	109^th	404	73.0%
2018	74.54	44^th	468	90.6%
2019	69.40	71^st	460	84.6%
2021	74.37	41^st	358	88.5%
2022	59.36	96^th	361	73.4%
2023	49.10	142^nd	352	59.7%
2024	37.86	223^rd	378	41.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Centralia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	58.33	109^th	382	71.5%
2019	76.43	32^nd	368	91.3%
2021	39.52	148^th	255	42.0%
2023	38.16	164^th	268	38.8%
2024	34.07	190^th	274	30.7%

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Rank History for White students at Centralia High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	69.80	63^rd	440	85.7%
2019	64.87	88^th	430	79.5%
2021	66.06	57^th	309	81.6%
2022	56.65	84^th	310	72.9%
2023	35.02	177^th	302	41.4%
2024	29.32	219^th	321	31.8%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Centralia High

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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	328	328
1992	339	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
1993	349	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
1994	350	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
1995	360	3	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	365
1996	360	3	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	365
1997	367	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
1998	363	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
1999	374	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
2000	385	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
2001	393	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
2002	410	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	414
2003	410	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	414
2004	418	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
2005	428	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
2006	421	4	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
2007	407	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
2008	389	4	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	395
2009	390	3	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	396
2010	403	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	406
2011	405	1	1	1	2	0	0	0	410
2012	425	4	2	2	1	0	0	0	434
2013	413	4	2	2	2	0	0	0	423
2014	420	8	2	2	2	0	1	0	435
2015	394	6	2	4	0	0	4	0	410
2016	385	5	4	6	0	0	5	0	405
2017	396	3	2	6	1	0	12	0	420
2018	416	1	0	9	1	1	11	0	439
2019	423	0	0	11	2	1	12	0	449
2020	410	2	1	8	2	1	12	0	436
2021	390	1	0	11	1	1	8	0	412
2022	402	0	0	15	1	0	12	0	430
2023	373	1	1	14	1	0	16	0	406
2024	375	3	1	11	0	0	19	0	409

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 Centralia High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	328	21.5	15.2	n/a
1992	343	21.5	15.9	n/a
1993	352	21.2	16.6	n/a
1994	354	22.2	15.9	0
1995	365	23.2	15.7	n/a
1996	365	23.2	15.7	n/a
1997	371	23.1	16.1	6.5
1998	368	24.9	14.8	4.9
1999	381	25.1	15.2	9.4
2000	389	25.2	15.4	13.4
2001	398	26.2	15.2	15.8
2002	414	26.4	15.7	21.3
2003	414	26.4	15.7	21.3
2004	423	26.8	15.8	19.6
2005	433	27.9	15.5	22.9
2006	430	27.0	15.9	17.2
2007	411	27.0	15.2	20.4
2008	395	28.0	14.1	22.8
2009	396	28.1	14.1	23.2
2010	406	27.9	14.5	27.6
2011	410	26.1	15.6	27.8
2012	434	27.4	15.8	29.3
2013	423	27.7	15.2	31.4
2014	435	30.3	14.3	31.5
2015	410	29.0	14.1	22.4
2016	405	30.0	13.5	22.5
2017	420	29.8	14.0	26.2
2018	439	31.8	13.7	27.1
2019	449	29.2	15.3	25.8
2020	436	29.4	14.7	27.5
2021	412	28.4	14.4	24
2022	430	29.6	14.5	18.6
2023	406	30.0	13.5	25.9
2024	409	30.0	13.6	23.7

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 Centralia High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	328	21.5	15.2	n/a
1992	343	21.5	15.9	n/a
1993	352	21.2	16.6	n/a
1994	354	22.2	15.9	0
1995	365	23.2	15.7	n/a
1996	365	23.2	15.7	n/a
1997	371	23.1	16.1	6.5
1998	368	24.9	14.8	4.9
1999	381	25.1	15.2	9.4
2000	389	25.2	15.4	13.4
2001	398	26.2	15.2	15.8
2002	414	26.4	15.7	21.3
2003	414	26.4	15.7	21.3
2004	423	26.8	15.8	19.6
2005	433	27.9	15.5	22.9
2006	430	27.0	15.9	17.2
2007	411	27.0	15.2	20.4
2008	395	28.0	14.1	22.8
2009	396	28.1	14.1	23.2
2010	406	27.9	14.5	27.6
2011	410	26.1	15.6	27.8
2012	434	27.4	15.8	29.3
2013	423	27.7	15.2	31.4
2014	435	30.3	14.3	31.5
2015	410	29.0	14.1	22.4
2016	405	30.0	13.5	22.5
2017	420	29.8	14.0	26.2
2018	439	31.8	13.7	27.1
2019	449	29.2	15.3	25.8
2020	436	29.4	14.7	27.5
2021	412	28.4	14.4	24
2022	430	29.6	14.5	18.6
2023	406	30.0	13.5	25.9
2024	409	30.0	13.6	23.7

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 Centralia High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$182 (2.0%)	$8,882 (98.0%)	$9,064
2020	$334 (3.4%)	$9,440 (96.6%)	$9,773
2021	$584 (6.2%)	$8,900 (93.8%)	$9,484
2022	$1,294 (13.2%)	$8,513 (86.8%)	$9,808

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Centralia High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 71^st of 460 High schools	Ranks 142^nd of 352 High schools	24.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Centralia High)	72.3	43.1	29.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Centralia R-VI)	72.3	54.4	17.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Centralia High)	32.7	35.1	2.4%
End of Course Biology I (Centralia R-VI)	32.7	35.1	2.4%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Centralia High)	77.8	51.3	26.5%
End of Course English II (Centralia R-VI)	77.8	51.3	26.5%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	449	406	9.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	11	14	27.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	423	373	11.8%
Two or More Races	12	16	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.8%	25.9%	0%

Schools Near Centralia High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Geometry (2024)	MAP Government (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	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Geometry End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Centralia High	Public	9-12	849 S Jefferson	Centralia	65240	Boone County	Centralia R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 682-3508	409	30	13.6	23.7%	375 (91.7%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.6%)	37.9	223^rd of 378 public high schools	41.0%		49.1	142^nd of 352 public high schools	59.7%	81	34.3	28.3					$9,808	$1,294	$8,513
Hallsville High	Public	9-12	421 Hwy 124 E	Hallsville	65255	Boone County	Hallsville R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 696-5512	447	28	15.9	28.0%	398 (89.0%)	9 (2.0%)	11 (2.5%)	8 (1.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.0%)	46.2	175^th of 378 public high schools	53.7%		58.3	88^th of 352 public high schools	75.0%	87	31.0	38.0					$9,628	$1,167	$8,461
Sturgeon High	Public	9-12	210 W Patton St	Sturgeon	65284	Boone County	Sturgeon R-V	No	No	No	No	(573) 687-4005	138	13	10.7	37.0%	131 (94.9%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)								(n/a)		18.6					$11,998	$2,215	$9,783
Davis H. Hart Career Center	Public	9-12	905 N Wade	Mexico	65265	Audrain County	Mexico 59	No	No	No	No	(573) 581-5684	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mexico High	Public	9-12	639 N Wade	Mexico	65265	Audrain County	Mexico 59	No	No	No	No	(573) 581-4296	760	44	17.2	50.7%	576 (75.8%)	44 (5.8%)	74 (9.7%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (7.9%)	36.9	227^th of 378 public high schools	39.9%		27.3	253^rd of 352 public high schools	28.1%	26	26.7	31.8	50.1	34.4		25.4	$12,101	$1,630	$10,471
N.E. Community Treatment Center	Public	6-12	710 S Clark	Mexico	65265	Audrain County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(573) 581-6893	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Muriel Battle High School	Public	9-12	7575 St. Charles Road	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3300	1,508	107	14.0	54.9%	618 (41.0%)	480 (31.8%)	179 (11.9%)	45 (3.0%)	4 (0.3%)	7 (0.5%)	175 (11.6%)	20.4	306^th of 378 public high schools	19.0%		23.4	273^rd of 352 public high schools	22.4%	33	7.2	26.8	33.5	21.0		19.8	$14,115	$480	$13,635
Cornerstone	Public	6-12	1250 E Brown School Rd	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(573) 449-3756	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Harrisburg High	Public	9-12	801 S Harris	Harrisburg	65256	Boone County	Harrisburg R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(573) 875-5602	179	17	10.7	29.1%	163 (91.1%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	36.2	232^nd of 378 public high schools	38.6%		24.1	266^th of 352 public high schools	24.4%	34	36.6	28.8			22.0		$12,166	$1,732	$10,435
Madison High	Public	7-12	309 Thomas St	Madison	65263	Monroe County	Madison C-3	No	No	No	No	(660) 291-4515	83	9	9.3	55.4%	78 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)	64.6						$16,054	$3,122	$12,932

Frequently Asked Questions about Centralia High

What schools feed into Centralia High?

Centralia High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Centralia Intermediate
Elementary : Chance Elementary
Middle : Chester Boren Middle

What district is Centralia High in?

Centralia R-VI

Is Centralia High a good school?

Centralia High ranks 223^rd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Centralia High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 409 students attended Centralia High.

What is the racial makeup of Centralia High?

Students at Centralia High are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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