Is Central High School a good school?

Central High School ranks 385 th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 530 students attended Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of Central High School?

Students at Central High School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Central High School?

Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Martinsburg Elementary School Elementary : Spring Cove Elementary School Middle : Spring Cove Middle School

Central High School

Summary:

Central High School is a public high school located in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 554 students. It is part of the Spring Cove School District, which is ranked 404 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Central High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from a high of 207 out of 693 Pennsylvania high schools in 2018-2019 (4-star rating) to 385 out of 686 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating), its performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. Female students rank 311 out of 665 PA high schools (3-star rating), while male students rank 391 out of 662 (2-star rating). The school's performance is particularly concerning for white students, who rank 444 out of 595 PA high schools (1-star rating), and disabled students, who rank 374 out of 513 PA high schools (1-star rating).

Compared to nearby schools like Penn Cambria High School and Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School, which have maintained higher rankings and ratings, Central High School's performance is generally lower. The school's per-student spending has increased over the years, but it is still lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School ($16,518 per student) and Northern Bedford County High School ($18,511 per student).

Detail:

Public 9-12

718 Central High Road
Martinsburg, PA 16662-9632

(814) 473-5111

District: Spring Cove School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
385^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,874

Feeder schools for Central High School:

Elementary:	Martinsburg Elementary School
	Spring Cove Elementary School
Middle:	Spring Cove Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 530

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central High School ranks worse than 56.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.44. (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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), two or more races (3.6%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central High School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Central High School employs 35.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High School is $14,874.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central High School 385^th of 686 Pennsylvania 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:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Spring Cove School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Cove School District 404^th of 610 Pennsylvania 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	PA State Percentile
2003	50.41	354^th	583	39.3%
2004	47.64	358^th	590	39.3%
2005	66.75	205^th	593	65.4%
2006	46.19	400^th	604	33.8%
2007	58.04	314^th	615	48.9%
2008	56.95	324^th	621	47.8%
2009	53.64	351^st	632	44.5%
2010	48.39	411^th	649	36.7%
2011	68.61	227^th	660	65.6%
2012	58.86	333^rd	664	49.8%
2013	61.71	239^th	591	59.6%
2014	32.87	450^th	580	22.4%
2015	40.79	484^th	680	28.8%
2016	33.03	516^th	677	23.8%
2017	41.60	468^th	663	29.4%
2018	67.91	280^th	673	58.4%
2019	72.43	207^th	693	70.1%
2021	52.80	321^st	537	40.2%
2022	67.23	228^th	634	64.0%
2023	61.14	284^th	674	57.9%
2024	50.44	385^th	686	43.9%

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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	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.28	319^th	652	51.1%
2024	45.93	367^th	664	44.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.68	311^th	665	53.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.59	358^th	502	28.7%
2024	27.35	374^th	513	27.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.51	391^st	662	40.9%

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Rank History for White students at Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.83	332^nd	577	42.5%
2024	30.91	444^th	595	25.4%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Monday, February 25, 2013

Test scores alone do not define a high quality school. Central High School is a highly effective school that combines a quality staff with 21st century learning tools. Over 75% of the students from this school matriculate to college and/or post-secondary technical training schools. The school has a loyal and highly successful base of alumni who support the community and school. Achievement outcomes for the school, as demonstrated by the rigorous AYP standards of the state department of education, are consistently improving and are at historically high levels. This is a school that also strives to raise the level of all learners and has been recognized for innovative programming to foster inclusion of all students with learning disabilities. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	622	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	627
1989	609	1	10	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	621
1990	575	1	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
1991	566	0	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	573
1992	722	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	729
1993	725	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	731
1994	725	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	730
1995	724	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	725
1996	724	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	725
1997	731	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	733
1998	706	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	709
1999	696	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	701
2000	699	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	707
2001	699	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	705
2002	666	1	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	673
2003	666	1	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	673
2004	656	3	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	665
2005	623	6	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	636
2006	647	8	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	660
2007	651	8	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	661
2008	633	5	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	641
2009	629	7	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	5	645
2010	606	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	7	620
2011	564	4	0	1	0	0	5	0	574
2012	539	4	0	3	1	0	3	0	550
2013	499	5	1	6	1	0	4	0	516
2014	511	6	2	4	1	0	1	0	525
2015	495	6	3	2	1	0	3	0	510
2016	526	8	1	7	1	0	4	0	547
2017	532	9	2	12	1	0	1	0	557
2018	530	8	2	12	1	0	4	0	557
2019	522	8	2	10	1	0	6	0	549
2020	543	6	2	8	0	0	10	0	569
2021	540	3	0	6	0	0	12	0	561
2022	548	5	0	7	0	0	15	0	575
2023	522	5	0	11	0	0	16	0	554
2024	493	5	0	13	0	0	19	0	530

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	627	31.5	19.9	n/a
1989	621	36.3	17.1	n/a
1990	585	37.0	15.8	0
1991	573	36.2	15.8	n/a
1992	729	43.5	16.7	n/a
1993	731	40.0	18.3	n/a
1994	730	39.0	18.7	n/a
1995	725	40.5	17.9	n/a
1996	725	40.5	17.9	n/a
1997	733	41.0	17.9	n/a
1998	709	41.0	17.3	n/a
1999	701	41.0	17.1	n/a
2000	707	40.0	17.7	23.2
2001	705	40.0	17.6	26.7
2002	673	42.6	15.8	25.4
2003	673	42.6	15.8	25.4
2004	665	46.6	14.3	26.3
2005	636	45.9	13.9	26.9
2006	660	45.0	14.7	30.6
2007	661	43.8	15.1	30.4
2008	641	42.3	15.2	31
2009	645	41.9	15.4	28.1
2010	620	41.6	14.9	34.9
2011	574	38.5	14.9	32.6
2012	550	34.8	15.7	35.6
2013	516	38.4	13.4	35.3
2014	525	36.2	14.4	37.7
2015	510	43.0	11.8	37.5
2016	547	35.0	15.6	38.9
2017	557	40.7	13.6	30
2018	557	43.5	12.7	30.2
2019	549	39.6	13.8	31.7
2020	569	41.0	13.8	31.3
2021	561	42.3	13.2	31
2022	575	40.0	14.3	31.3
2023	554	38.0	14.5	34.8
2024	530	35.8	14.8	47.2

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	627	31.5	19.9	n/a
1989	621	36.3	17.1	n/a
1990	585	37.0	15.8	0
1991	573	36.2	15.8	n/a
1992	729	43.5	16.7	n/a
1993	731	40.0	18.3	n/a
1994	730	39.0	18.7	n/a
1995	725	40.5	17.9	n/a
1996	725	40.5	17.9	n/a
1997	733	41.0	17.9	n/a
1998	709	41.0	17.3	n/a
1999	701	41.0	17.1	n/a
2000	707	40.0	17.7	23.2
2001	705	40.0	17.6	26.7
2002	673	42.6	15.8	25.4
2003	673	42.6	15.8	25.4
2004	665	46.6	14.3	26.3
2005	636	45.9	13.9	26.9
2006	660	45.0	14.7	30.6
2007	661	43.8	15.1	30.4
2008	641	42.3	15.2	31
2009	645	41.9	15.4	28.1
2010	620	41.6	14.9	34.9
2011	574	38.5	14.9	32.6
2012	550	34.8	15.7	35.6
2013	516	38.4	13.4	35.3
2014	525	36.2	14.4	37.7
2015	510	43.0	11.8	37.5
2016	547	35.0	15.6	38.9
2017	557	40.7	13.6	30
2018	557	43.5	12.7	30.2
2019	549	39.6	13.8	31.7
2020	569	41.0	13.8	31.3
2021	561	42.3	13.2	31
2022	575	40.0	14.3	31.3
2023	554	38.0	14.5	34.8
2024	530	35.8	14.8	47.2

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	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$200 (1.5%)	$13,155 (98.5%)	$13,355
2020	$301 (2.2%)	$13,506 (97.8%)	$13,808
2021	$1,097 (7.3%)	$13,908 (92.7%)	$15,005
2022	$1,119 (7.5%)	$13,755 (92.5%)	$14,874

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 207^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 284^th of 674 High schools	12.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Central High School)	64.4	40.7	23.7%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Central High School)	78.6	57.3	21.3%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Central High School)	83.4	59.8	23.6%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	549	554	0.9%
African American	8	5	37.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	10	11	10%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	522	522
Two or More Races	6	16	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.7%	34.8%	3.1%

Schools Near Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)			PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (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	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central High School	Public	9-12	718 Central High Road	Martinsburg	16662	Blair County	Spring Cove School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 473-5111	530	36	14.8	47.2%	493 (93.0%)	5 (0.9%)	13 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	50.4	385^th of 686 public high schools	43.9%		61.1	284^th of 674 public high schools	57.9%	101	34.3	47.2	64.3									$14,874	$1,119	$13,755
Claysburg-Kimmel Senior High School	Public	9-12	531 Bedford St	Claysburg	16625	Blair County	Claysburg-Kimmel School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 239-5141	244	27	9.1	100.0%	232 (95.1%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	58.4	314^th of 686 public high schools	54.2%		43.5	432^nd of 674 public high schools	35.9%	118	42.1	50.9	66.1									$17,343	$2,332	$15,011
Tussey Mountain High School	Public	9-12	199 Front Street	Saxton	16678	Bedford County	Tussey Mountain School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 635-2975	310	25	12.4	99.7%	301 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	39.7	465^th of 686 public high schools	32.2%		51.6	365^th of 674 public high schools	45.8%	100	43.1	33.4	53.1									$13,532	$1,827	$11,705
Northern Bedford County High School	Public	9-12	152 NBC Dr	Loysburg	16659	Bedford County	Northern Bedford County School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 766-2221	247	28	8.9	44.9%	243 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	86.4	68^th of 686 public high schools	90.1%		69	215^th of 674 public high schools	68.1%	147	58.9	72.5	82.3									$18,511	$321	$18,190
Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School	Public	10-12	1510 North Montgomery Street	Hollidaysburg	16648	Blair County	Hollidaysburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 695-4416	803	57	14.0	38.5%	740 (92.2%)	7 (0.9%)	18 (2.2%)	21 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.1%)	71.7	192^nd of 686 public high schools	72.0%		66.8	241^st of 674 public high schools	64.2%	49	49.0	59.3	72.8									$16,518	$860	$15,658
Youth Forestry Camp #3	Public	7-12	Trough Creek State Park	James Creek	16657	Huntingdon County	Youth Forestry Camp #3	No	No	No	No	(814) 658-3492	38	8	4.7	92.1%	2 (5.3%)	30 (78.9%)	6 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Williamsburg Community Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	515 W Third St	Williamsburg	16693	Blair County	Williamsburg Community School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 832-2125	223	27	8.2	51.6%	215 (96.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	53.8	357^th of 686 public high schools	48.0%		22.1	546^th of 674 public high schools	19.0%	189	43.4	54.9	54.8	29.4	43.8	36.4	75.0	75.0	55.8	78.2	66.7	$15,827	$1,472	$14,355
Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	1500 4th Avenue	Altoona	16602	Blair County	Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(814) 946-8450	47	31	1.5		44 (93.6%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)								(n/a)
Altoona Area High School	Public	6-12	1404 6th Ave	Altoona	16602	Blair County	Altoona Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 940-6986	2,246	140	16.0	99.9%	1,919 (85.4%)	219 (9.8%)	56 (2.5%)	19 (0.8%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	26 (1.2%)	61.7	274^th of 686 public high schools	60.1%		67.6	232^nd of 674 public high schools	65.6%	42	50.5	56.7	58.8									$12,989	$2,467	$10,521
Kimmel Alternative School	Public	7-12	200 East Crawford Avenue	Altoona	16602	Blair County	Altoona Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 946-8246	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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