Summary:
Central High is a public high school located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,728 students. The school is part of the St. Joseph School District, which is ranked 254 out of 376 districts in Missouri and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Central High has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with 67.53% White, 7.87% African American, 11.46% Hispanic, 2.72% Asian, and 8.33% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in various MAP/End of Course exams, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, only 15% of students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5%. Central High also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 40.51%, which is higher than the nearby schools like Benton High and Lafayette High.
Central High's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from a high of 107 out of 521 Missouri high schools in the 2013-2014 school year to 213 out of 352 in the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests a potential decline in the school's overall academic performance. Additionally, the significant performance gaps between Central High's subgroups and the state averages for those subgroups indicate that the school may need to focus on addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by its diverse student population. Despite increased per-student spending, from $10,147 in 2018-2019 to $10,698 in 2021-2022, the school has not seen significant academic improvements, suggesting the need for a re-evaluation of resource allocation.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
St. Joseph
SchoolDigger Rank:
213th of 352 Missouri High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,698
Student/teacher ratio: 18.5
Number of students: 1,728
Racial breakdown:
White:
67.5%
Hispanic:
11.5%
Two or more races:
8.3%
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African American:
7.9%
Asian:
2.7%
Pacific Islander:
1.9%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.5%
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