Central High School

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Central High School ranks 58 th of 439 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central High School is a public high school located in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 163. The school is part of the Central School District, which is ranked 27th out of 295 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Oklahoma, reaching as high as 12th out of 197 schools in the 2016-2017 school year and maintaining a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 11th-grade proficiency rates in 2022-2023 were above the state averages in English Language Arts (54.1% vs. 13.3%), Science (29.7% vs. 23.9%), and U.S. History (56.8%), indicating strong academic achievement. However, the school's 11th-grade proficiency rate in Mathematics (18.9%) was lower than the state average (20%), suggesting an area for improvement. Central High School has a diverse student population, with a significant representation of Native American (33.74%) and two or more races (24.54%) students, which is higher than the nearby schools like Pocola High School and Sallisaw High School.

Compared to the nearby schools, Central High School stands out in terms of its academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in several subject areas. However, the school's spending per student ($10,602 in 2018-2019) is higher than some of the nearby schools, which may be a factor in its performance. The school's fluctuating performance over the years, ranging from 5th out of 431 schools in 2009-2010 to 172nd out of 307 schools in 2020-2021, indicates a need to identify and address any underlying factors that may be contributing to the changes in its ranking and ratings. Overall, Central High School appears to be a strong-performing school, with a diverse student population and a focus on supporting the academic achievement of its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

108089 South 4670 Road
Sallisaw, OK 74955-4955

(918) 775-5525

District: Central

SchoolDigger Rank:
58^th of 439 Oklahoma High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,882

Feeder schools for Central High School:

Elementary:

Central Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 163

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

33.7%

White:

30.1%

Two or more races:

24.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central High School ranks better than 86.8% of high schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.81. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Central High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (33.7%), White (30.1%), two or more races (24.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central High School is 15. (See more...)

Compare Central High School employs 10.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High School is $11,882.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central High School 58^th of 439 Oklahoma public high schools. (See Central High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Native American students:

White students:

Central:

SchoolDigger ranks Central 27^th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central High School

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Rank History for all students at Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	84.17	34^th	428	92.1%
2010	90.49	5^th	431	98.8%
2011	73.09	83^rd	424	80.4%
2015	87.97	25^th	449	94.4%
2016	79.77	29^th	251	88.4%
2017	86.65	12^th	197	93.9%
2021	43.32	172^nd	307	44.0%
2022	55.64	145^th	350	58.6%
2023	79.81	58^th	439	86.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.96	77^th	380	79.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.65	120^th	353	66.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.70	28^th	355	92.1%

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Rank History for Native American students at Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.73	28^th	187	85.0%

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Rank History for White students at Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.76	107^th	350	69.4%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of 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: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	43	0	0	0	61	n/a	n/a	104
1989	50	0	0	0	70	n/a	n/a	120
1990	55	0	0	0	72	n/a	n/a	127
1991	60	0	1	0	66	n/a	n/a	127
1992	66	0	0	1	63	n/a	n/a	130
1993	75	0	0	0	63	n/a	n/a	138
1994	70	0	0	1	63	n/a	n/a	134
1995	52	0	0	1	76	n/a	n/a	129
1996	52	0	0	1	76	n/a	n/a	129
1997	49	0	0	0	90	n/a	n/a	139
1998	55	0	0	0	112	n/a	n/a	167
1999	53	0	0	0	105	n/a	n/a	158
2000	67	1	0	0	93	n/a	n/a	161
2001	49	0	0	2	104	n/a	n/a	155
2002	61	1	0	2	107	n/a	n/a	171
2003	61	1	0	2	107	n/a	n/a	171
2004	49	3	0	2	103	n/a	n/a	157
2005	53	3	0	3	99	n/a	n/a	158
2006	66	2	0	3	87	n/a	n/a	158
2007	78	3	0	8	95	n/a	n/a	184
2008	68	1	0	11	103	n/a	n/a	183
2009	76	1	0	8	97	n/a	n/a	182
2010	70	1	0	6	97	n/a	n/a	174
2011	51	0	1	0	114	1	0	167
2012	53	0	0	6	121	1	0	181
2013	47	0	1	5	36	2	81	172
2014	57	1	1	4	58	2	74	197
2015	50	1	0	5	60	2	62	180
2016	44	0	0	4	69	1	61	179
2017	43	0	0	11	81	0	56	191
2018	37	1	0	10	71	0	60	179
2019	35	1	1	8	80	0	54	179
2020	44	2	1	14	80	0	38	179
2021	49	3	0	13	75	0	39	179
2022	48	2	0	14	65	0	42	171
2023	49	2	0	17	55	0	40	163

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 Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	104	10.7	9.7	n/a
1989	120	10.7	11.2	n/a
1990	127	10.5	12.0	n/a
1991	127	11.5	11.0	n/a
1992	130	11.5	11.3	39.2
1993	138	11.5	12.0	36.2
1994	134	11.2	12.0	44.8
1995	129	12.8	10.1	41.9
1996	129	12.8	10.1	41.9
1997	139	11.2	12.4	48.2
1998	167	10.0	16.7	40.1
1999	158	11.3	14.0	63.3
2000	161	12.0	13.4	46
2001	155	12.0	12.9	64.5
2002	171	13.7	12.5	52.6
2003	171	13.7	12.5	52.6
2004	157	14.0	11.2	68.8
2005	158	16.0	9.9	63.3
2006	158	16.0	9.9	84.2
2007	184	16.0	11.5	78.8
2008	183	13.6	13.5	77
2009	182	14.1	12.9	73.6
2010	174	13.8	12.6	71.8
2011	167	13.9	12.0	73.7
2012	181	14.1	12.8	70.2
2013	172	14.1	12.1	73.3
2014	197	13.6	14.4	57.4
2015	180	13.0	13.8	68.3
2016	179	13.0	13.7	60.3
2017	191	13.1	14.5	67
2018	179	13.0	13.7	66.5
2019	179	12.8	13.9	64.2
2020	179	11.2	15.9	63.7
2021	179	11.8	15.0	65.4
2022	171	11.3	15.0	49.1
2023	163	10.8	15.0	55.2

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 Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	104	10.7	9.7	n/a
1989	120	10.7	11.2	n/a
1990	127	10.5	12.0	n/a
1991	127	11.5	11.0	n/a
1992	130	11.5	11.3	39.2
1993	138	11.5	12.0	36.2
1994	134	11.2	12.0	44.8
1995	129	12.8	10.1	41.9
1996	129	12.8	10.1	41.9
1997	139	11.2	12.4	48.2
1998	167	10.0	16.7	40.1
1999	158	11.3	14.0	63.3
2000	161	12.0	13.4	46
2001	155	12.0	12.9	64.5
2002	171	13.7	12.5	52.6
2003	171	13.7	12.5	52.6
2004	157	14.0	11.2	68.8
2005	158	16.0	9.9	63.3
2006	158	16.0	9.9	84.2
2007	184	16.0	11.5	78.8
2008	183	13.6	13.5	77
2009	182	14.1	12.9	73.6
2010	174	13.8	12.6	71.8
2011	167	13.9	12.0	73.7
2012	181	14.1	12.8	70.2
2013	172	14.1	12.1	73.3
2014	197	13.6	14.4	57.4
2015	180	13.0	13.8	68.3
2016	179	13.0	13.7	60.3
2017	191	13.1	14.5	67
2018	179	13.0	13.7	66.5
2019	179	12.8	13.9	64.2
2020	179	11.2	15.9	63.7
2021	179	11.8	15.0	65.4
2022	171	11.3	15.0	49.1
2023	163	10.8	15.0	55.2

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 Central High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,602
2020	$9,502
2021	$9,738
2022	$10,854
2023	$11,882

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	179	163	8.9%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	80	55	31.3%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	8	17	112.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	35	49	40%
Two or More Races	54	40	25.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.2%	55.2%	9%

Schools Near Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				CCRA English Language Arts (2023)	CCRA Mathematics (2023)	CCRA Science (2023)	CCRA U.S. History (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CCRA English Language Arts 11th Grade	CCRA Mathematics 11th Grade	CCRA Science 11th Grade	CCRA U.S. History 11th Grade	Total
Central High School	Public	9-12	108089 South 4670 Road	Sallisaw	74955	Sequoyah County	Central	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 775-5525	163	11	15.0	55.2%	49 (30.1%)	2 (1.2%)	17 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (33.7%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (24.5%)	79.8	58^th of 439 public high schools	86.8%		55.6	145^th of 350 public high schools	58.6%	87	54.1	18.9	29.7	56.8	$11,882
Gans High School	Public	9-12	204 N Stacy	Gans	74936	Sequoyah County	Gans	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 775-2236	107	10	10.2	90.7%	58 (54.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	3 (2.8%)	30 (28.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (11.2%)	25.7	341^st of 439 public high schools	22.3%		13.6	323^rd of 350 public high schools	7.7%	18	21.7	4.4	16.0	32.0	$14,701
Muldrow High School	Public	9-12	801 West Shawntel Smith Blvd	Muldrow	74948	Sequoyah County	Muldrow	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 427-3274	479	31	15.5	66.2%	229 (47.8%)	19 (4.0%)	37 (7.7%)	7 (1.5%)	178 (37.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.7%)	78.6	64^th of 439 public high schools	85.4%		69.7	78^th of 350 public high schools	77.7%	14	56.1	17.5	30.7	54.4	$11,096
Sallisaw High School	Public	9-12	2301 West Ruth Street	Sallisaw	74955	Sequoyah County	Sallisaw	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 775-7761	558	37	15.2	68.6%	210 (37.6%)	8 (1.4%)	61 (10.9%)	4 (0.7%)	246 (44.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.0%)	66.2	128^th of 439 public high schools	70.8%		65.4	100^th of 350 public high schools	71.4%	28	43.8	24.1	22.3	41.1	$11,934
Roland High School	Public	9-12	300 Ranger Boulevard	Roland	74954	Sequoyah County	Roland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 427-4601	323	25	12.7	74.6%	157 (48.6%)	13 (4.0%)	25 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (23.8%)	17.2	382^nd of 439 public high schools	13.0%		28.4	268^th of 350 public high schools	23.4%	114	25.6	0.0	8.5	24.4	$11,644
Spiro High School	Public	9-12	600 West Broadway Street	Spiro	74959	Le Flore County	Spiro	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 962-2493	290	19	15.6	62.8%	149 (51.4%)	17 (5.9%)	22 (7.6%)	4 (1.4%)	97 (33.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	41.6	266^th of 439 public high schools	39.4%		20.7	295^th of 350 public high schools	15.7%	29	40.0	12.7	5.5	40.0	$11,983
Vian High School	Public	9-12	301 West Hunter	Vian	74962	Sequoyah County	Vian	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 773-5475	238	18	13.2	72.7%	83 (34.9%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.1%)	3 (1.3%)	124 (52.1%)	2 (0.8%)	18 (7.6%)	54.2	186^th of 439 public high schools	57.6%		16.7	313^th of 350 public high schools	10.6%	127	34.6	13.5	26.9	40.4	$13,910
Arkoma High School	Public	9-12	100 Blocker Street	Arkoma	74901	Le Flore County	Arkoma	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 875-3549	105	9	11.4	61.0%	65 (61.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (21.9%)	41.8	265^th of 439 public high schools	39.6%		76.9	56^th of 350 public high schools	84.0%	209	22.2	16.7	22.2	33.3	$13,995
Keota High School	Public	9-12	110 Northeast 6th Street	Keota	74941	Haskell County	Keota	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 966-3950	108	10	11.2	83.3%	61 (56.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.6%)	1 (0.9%)	36 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	43.1	255^th of 439 public high schools	41.9%					(n/a)	28.0	16.0	4.0	52.0	$20,970
Bokoshe High School	Public	9-12	30201 Chickasaw Street	Bokoshe	74930	Le Flore County	Bokoshe	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 969-2491	45	4	11.0	100.0%	26 (57.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	30.1	320^th of 439 public high schools	27.1%					(n/a)	29.4	5.9	5.9	41.2	$18,438

Frequently Asked Questions about Central High School

What is the racial makeup of Central High School?

Students at Central High School are 34% American Indian, 30% White, 25% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What district is Central High School in?

Central

What schools feed into Central High School?

Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary School

How many students attend Central High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 163 students attended Central High School.

Is Central High School a good school?

Central High School ranks 58^th of 439 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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