Central Heights High School

Summary:

Central Heights High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Nacogdoches, Texas, with a student population of 338. The school is part of the Nacogdoches Independent School District, which is ranked 50 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Heights High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas, with a statewide ranking between 149 and 330 out of over 1,900 high schools in recent years. The school has maintained a 4-star or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance. Its four-year graduation rate has reached an impressive 100%, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Nacogdoches High School. Central Heights High School students also consistently outperform the state and district averages on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams across all subject areas.

While Central Heights High School has become more diverse over time, it still has a higher percentage of white students (68.05%) compared to the nearby Nacogdoches High School (24.21%). Additionally, Central Heights High School serves a more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (32.25%) compared to nearby schools like Margie Chumbley Academy for Success (88%). The school's strong academic performance is likely attributed to its combination of academic rigor, resource allocation, and supportive learning environment.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 10317 Us Hwy 259 N
       Nacogdoches, TX  75965


(936) 552-3408

District: Central Heights Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
149th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,341 Help


Feeder schools for Central Heights High School:

Elementary:    Central Heights Elementary
Middle:    Central Heights Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  338

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.0%
Hispanic:
21.9%
African American:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Heights High School ranks better than 92.5% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.9. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central Heights High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68%), Hispanic (21.9%), African American (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Heights High School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Heights High School is $11,341.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Central Heights High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Central Heights High School 149th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Central Heights High School in the ranking list.)

Central Heights Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Central Heights Independent School District (Isd) 50th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Heights High School

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Rank History for all students at Central Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.69 107th 1427 92.5%
2005 78.13 176th 1429 87.7%
2006 72.42 325th 1430 77.3%
2007 79.23 169th 1497 88.7%
2008 74.96 258th 1510 82.9%
2009 73.79 268th 1539 82.6%
2010 72.15 294th 1568 81.3%
2011 72.73 309th 1672 81.5%
2012 71.83 225th 1603 86.0%
2013 78.37 162nd 1652 90.2%
2014 76.23 225th 1734 87.0%
2015 72.03 337th 1743 80.7%
2016 70.55 371st 1762 78.9%
2017 70.68 339th 1777 80.9%
2018 66.59 411th 1797 77.1%
2019 64.17 515th 1857 72.3%
2021 74.05 330th 1861 82.3%
2022 74.60 287th 1876 84.7%
2023 77.46 261st 1961 86.7%
2024 83.90 149th 1987 92.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.13 956th 1113 14.1%
2019 22.23 971st 1136 14.5%
2023 61.89 298th 1371 78.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.26 1041st 1347 22.7%
2019 20.54 1232nd 1357 9.2%
2021 66.82 271st 1382 80.4%
2022 3.62 1410th 1418 0.6%
2023 38.05 854th 1478 42.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.48 637th 1794 64.5%
2019 44.62 961st 1818 47.1%
2021 66.65 393rd 1848 78.7%
2022 71.88 267th 1847 85.5%
2023 64.79 429th 1897 77.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.82 477th 1781 73.2%
2019 65.01 521st 1798 71.0%
2021 73.82 334th 1815 81.6%
2022 71.76 350th 1841 81.0%
2023 68.93 428th 1891 77.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Central Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.70 796th 1137 30.0%
2019 74.29 1st 1145 99.9%
2021 75.77 42nd 1177 96.4%
2022 73.28 65th 1172 94.5%
2023 72.04 189th 1182 84.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Central Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.32 1480th 1784 17.0%
2019 35.54 1191st 1810 34.2%
2021 55.64 593rd 1829 67.6%
2022 55.97 528th 1837 71.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.04 449th 1803 75.1%
2019 61.07 567th 1824 68.9%
2021 69.62 399th 1840 78.3%
2022 71.72 341st 1853 81.6%
2023 82.80 169th 1913 91.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.94 143rd 1020 86.0%
2022 56.11 326th 1031 68.4%
2023 34.49 647th 1069 39.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.16 880th 1691 48.0%
2019 50.61 751st 1714 56.2%
2021 70.28 338th 1743 80.6%
2022 70.57 307th 1762 82.6%
2023 68.29 380th 1820 79.1%
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Rank History for White students at Central Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.31 544th 1539 64.7%
2019 55.12 631st 1526 58.7%
2021 60.85 484th 1510 67.9%
2022 63.62 426th 1525 72.1%
2023 74.71 224th 1576 85.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

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Enrollment information for Central Heights High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 410 50 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 470
1990 395 49 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 454
1991 412 44 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1992 415 43 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1993 458 52 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1994 486 54 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1995 250 31 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1996 250 31 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1997 243 23 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 272
1998 253 21 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 282
1999 257 22 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 288
2000 249 24 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2001 254 15 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2002 263 20 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2003 263 20 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2004 263 25 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2005 256 30 1 27 1 n/a n/a 0 315
2006 276 32 2 30 3 n/a n/a 0 343
2007 278 21 2 31 3 n/a n/a 0 335
2008 274 23 3 35 2 n/a n/a 0 337
2009 274 21 3 33 3 n/a n/a 0 334
2010 293 24 6 36 4 n/a n/a 0 363
2011 327 16 2 40 2 1 4 0 392
2012 209 15 2 27 1 1 1 0 256
2013 223 12 2 27 1 0 1 0 266
2014 250 17 0 35 2 0 0 0 304
2015 271 16 0 45 4 0 2 0 338
2016 266 16 1 38 2 0 8 0 331
2017 264 15 2 47 2 0 8 0 338
2018 271 12 3 55 2 0 7 0 350
2019 268 10 3 54 3 0 7 0 345
2020 264 17 6 59 3 0 6 0 355
2021 243 16 5 54 3 0 5 0 326
2022 238 17 6 65 2 0 9 0 337
2023 230 16 7 74 2 0 9 0 338

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 Heights High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 470 n/a n/a n/a
1990 454 34.0 13.3 n/a
1991 467 34.0 13.7 n/a
1992 471 35.9 13.1 31.4
1993 521 44.0 11.8 48.2
1994 553 43.6 12.7 33.1
1995 286 23.7 12.1 27.3
1996 286 23.7 12.1 27.3
1997 272 23.7 11.5 20.6
1998 282 24.3 11.6 22.3
1999 288 24.4 11.8 25.3
2000 281 25.5 11.0 25.6
2001 279 26.0 10.7 24.4
2002 294 26.9 10.9 30.3
2003 294 26.9 10.9 30.3
2004 308 27.8 11.1 33.4
2005 315 27.7 11.4 30.2
2006 343 27.9 12.3 27.7
2007 335 28.1 11.9 37.3
2008 337 29.3 11.5 37.1
2009 334 30.1 11.1 30.8
2010 363 31.6 11.4 35.3
2011 392 31.5 12.4 33.9
2012 256 22.8 11.1 28.5
2013 266 24.2 10.9 30.1
2014 304 25.4 11.9 28.6
2015 338 25.0 13.5 27.2
2016 331 26.0 12.7 28.4
2017 338 25.0 13.4 32
2018 350 25.8 13.5 22.6
2019 345 27.0 12.7 33.3
2020 355 27.7 12.7 30.7
2021 326 26.5 12.2 29.4
2022 337 27.4 12.2 40.1
2023 338 27.8 12.1 32.2

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 Heights High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 470 n/a n/a n/a
1990 454 34.0 13.3 n/a
1991 467 34.0 13.7 n/a
1992 471 35.9 13.1 31.4
1993 521 44.0 11.8 48.2
1994 553 43.6 12.7 33.1
1995 286 23.7 12.1 27.3
1996 286 23.7 12.1 27.3
1997 272 23.7 11.5 20.6
1998 282 24.3 11.6 22.3
1999 288 24.4 11.8 25.3
2000 281 25.5 11.0 25.6
2001 279 26.0 10.7 24.4
2002 294 26.9 10.9 30.3
2003 294 26.9 10.9 30.3
2004 308 27.8 11.1 33.4
2005 315 27.7 11.4 30.2
2006 343 27.9 12.3 27.7
2007 335 28.1 11.9 37.3
2008 337 29.3 11.5 37.1
2009 334 30.1 11.1 30.8
2010 363 31.6 11.4 35.3
2011 392 31.5 12.4 33.9
2012 256 22.8 11.1 28.5
2013 266 24.2 10.9 30.1
2014 304 25.4 11.9 28.6
2015 338 25.0 13.5 27.2
2016 331 26.0 12.7 28.4
2017 338 25.0 13.4 32
2018 350 25.8 13.5 22.6
2019 345 27.0 12.7 33.3
2020 355 27.7 12.7 30.7
2021 326 26.5 12.2 29.4
2022 337 27.4 12.2 40.1
2023 338 27.8 12.1 32.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Heights High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $409 (4.6%) $8,510 (95.4%) $8,918
2020 $606 (7.3%) $7,667 (92.7%) $8,273
2021 $1,316 (11.6%) $10,025 (88.4%) $11,341

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Heights High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 515th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 261st of 1961 High schools
 14.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Central Heights High School)3756
 19%
   End of Course Algebra I (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))5069
 19%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Central Heights High School)7482
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))7482
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Central Heights High School)6278
 16%
   End of Course English I Reading (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))6278
 16%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Central Heights High School)7581
 6%
   End of Course English II Reading (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))7581
 6%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Central Heights High School)7981
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Central Heights Independent School District (Isd))7981
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students345338
 2%
African American1016
 60%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic5474
 37%
Pacific Islander00
White268230
 14.2%
Two or More Races79
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.3%32.2%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Heights High School

Yes. Central Heights High School ranks in the top 7.5% of Texas high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 338 students attended Central Heights High School.

Central Heights High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Heights Elementary
Middle : Central Heights Middle

Students at Central Heights High School are 68% White, 22% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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