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 234 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Central High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from 107th in 2013-2014 to 236th in the current 2023-2024 school year.
Central High's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 17.8% in Algebra I to 42.4% in English II, compared to the state averages of 41.5% and 51.3%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as Asian, Hispanic, and Multi-racial students, who rank in the bottom quartile of Missouri high schools in their respective categories. Additionally, Central High has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.7% to 31.3% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average.
When compared to other high schools in the same district, such as Benton High and Lafayette High, Central High generally performs better academically, with higher proficiency rates and graduation rates. However, these nearby schools also have higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in academic outcomes. Comparing Central High to schools in other districts, such as East Buchanan High and Savannah High, reveals a stark contrast, as these schools, which serve more affluent communities, consistently outperform Central High on academic measures.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
St. Joseph
SchoolDigger Rank:
236th of 378 Missouri High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,698
Student/teacher ratio: 15.5
Number of students: 1,720
Racial breakdown:
White:
63.5%
Hispanic:
13.7%
Two or more races:
9.5%
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African American:
7.6%
Asian:
3.0%
Pacific Islander:
2.4%
American Indian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.8%
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