Centralia High School

Summary:

Centralia High School is a public high school serving 986 students in grades 9-12 in Centralia, Washington, which is part of the Centralia School District. The school faces several key challenges, including underperformance on academic measures, lower graduation rates, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Centralia High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 56.67% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 27.4% proficient in math, significantly lower than the state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate was 83.4% in the 2022-2023 school year, while the dropout rate was 11.5%, both less favorable than the state averages and nearby schools like Napavine Junior Senior High School and W.F. West High School. Additionally, 70.39% of Centralia High School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the state average and nearby schools, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school.

The data suggests that Centralia High School's performance lags behind many of the nearby high schools, and the school faces significant challenges, including racial disparities in academic performance, declining performance over the years, and struggles with alternative schools in the area, such as Futurus High School and Lewis County Alternative School, which have even lower academic performance, graduation rates, and higher dropout rates. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and address the observed disparities at Centralia High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 813 Eshom Road
       Centralia, WA  98531-1515


(360) 330-7605

District: Centralia School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
293rd of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,522 Help


Feeder schools for Centralia High School:

Elementary:    Edison Elementary
    Fords Prairie Elementary
    Jefferson Lincoln Elementary
    Oakview Elementary School
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Middle:    Centralia Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  986

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.5%
Hispanic:
38.2%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.4% Help


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Compare Details Centralia High School ranks worse than 67% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.72. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Centralia High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 (52.5%), Hispanic (38.2%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Centralia High School is 19.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Centralia High School is $15,522.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Centralia High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Centralia High School 293rd of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Centralia High School in the ranking list.)

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Centralia School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Centralia School District 208th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Centralia High School

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Rank History for all students at Centralia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.23 212th 390 45.6%
2005 61.36 172nd 394 56.3%
2006 58.09 187th 395 52.7%
2007 50.95 232nd 399 41.9%
2008 66.97 133rd 396 66.4%
2009 48.18 240th 402 40.3%
2010 46.65 252nd 423 40.4%
2011 47.50 229th 440 48.0%
2012 41.86 291st 450 35.3%
2013 43.55 292nd 454 35.7%
2015 37.96 219th 341 35.8%
2016 33.72 229th 306 25.2%
2017 27.28 238th 301 20.9%
2019 20.69 348th 417 16.5%
2021 19.06 386th 455 15.2%
2022 20.80 356th 434 18.0%
2023 19.91 370th 442 16.3%
2024 34.72 293rd 437 33.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Centralia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.88 146th 195 25.1%
2022 43.39 104th 179 41.9%
2023 23.48 133rd 166 19.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Centralia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.27 14th 65 78.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Centralia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.39 159th 212 25.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Centralia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.12 277th 344 19.5%
2021 24.96 319th 392 18.6%
2022 26.64 294th 370 20.5%
2023 23.64 299th 362 17.4%
2024 37.26 230th 356 35.4%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Centralia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.38 16th 20 20.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Centralia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.96 190th 243 21.8%
2019 19.24 308th 358 14.0%
2021 19.41 331st 390 15.1%
2022 30.29 265th 368 28.0%
2023 15.93 319th 357 10.6%
2024 35.41 234th 347 32.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Centralia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.01 302nd 355 14.9%
2021 17.66 345th 395 12.7%
2022 10.78 343rd 363 5.5%
2023 17.21 309th 358 13.7%
2024 27.88 272nd 362 24.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Centralia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.00 192nd 241 20.3%
2021 20.55 245th 278 11.9%
2022 13.88 246th 261 5.7%
2023 20.03 214th 249 14.1%
2024 34.72 165th 248 33.5%
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Rank History for White students at Centralia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.83 340th 382 11.0%
2021 17.23 370th 413 10.4%
2022 24.70 322nd 390 17.4%
2023 17.04 329th 379 13.2%
2024 36.72 260th 374 30.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

Centralia High School Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Centralia High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 949 4 17 18 5 n/a n/a 0 993
1989 913 3 12 11 7 n/a n/a 0 946
1990 891 8 19 19 6 n/a n/a 0 943
1991 905 11 18 23 17 n/a n/a 0 974
1992 932 10 17 21 12 n/a n/a 0 992
1993 940 8 18 34 11 n/a n/a 0 1011
1994 940 3 22 37 10 n/a n/a 0 1012
1995 999 5 16 42 16 n/a n/a 0 1078
1996 999 5 16 42 16 n/a n/a 0 1078
1997 1004 4 17 48 14 n/a n/a 0 1087
1998 1038 3 11 53 15 n/a n/a 0 1120
1999 1008 5 14 73 9 n/a n/a 0 1109
2000 971 2 11 69 15 n/a n/a 0 1068
2001 936 5 18 80 17 n/a n/a 0 1056
2002 880 6 35 112 14 n/a n/a 0 1047
2003 880 6 35 112 14 n/a n/a 0 1047
2004 905 7 23 111 16 n/a n/a 0 1062
2005 882 13 27 137 16 n/a n/a 0 1075
2006 901 15 18 115 16 n/a n/a 35 1100
2007 911 16 13 135 11 n/a n/a 41 1127
2008 847 14 15 132 10 n/a n/a 52 1070
2009 844 8 21 141 12 n/a n/a 62 1088
2010 819 5 14 188 17 n/a n/a 48 1091
2011 764 8 14 235 12 3 39 0 1075
2012 760 18 9 242 12 2 18 0 1061
2013 762 21 10 239 6 2 23 0 1063
2014 747 19 10 260 13 4 27 0 1080
2015 730 12 14 289 8 4 31 0 1088
2016 702 13 10 294 7 4 27 0 1057
2017 708 11 10 321 8 4 34 0 1096
2018 673 15 8 343 10 3 29 0 1081
2019 583 17 9 296 10 0 40 0 955
2020 585 16 15 322 10 1 41 0 990
2021 527 15 12 345 7 2 38 0 946
2022 484 12 12 379 5 3 44 0 939
2023 518 14 11 377 7 3 49 7 986

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 Centralia High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 993 48.0 20.6 0
1989 946 48.0 19.7 n/a
1990 943 45.2 20.8 0
1991 974 44.2 22.0 n/a
1992 992 46.1 21.5 n/a
1993 1011 45.6 22.2 n/a
1994 1012 46.8 21.6 n/a
1995 1078 46.3 23.3 n/a
1996 1078 46.3 23.3 n/a
1997 1087 46.5 23.4 n/a
1998 1120 44.9 24.9 n/a
1999 1109 46.7 23.7 n/a
2000 1068 46.8 22.8 n/a
2001 1056 47.1 22.4 n/a
2002 1047 48.1 21.8 32.8
2003 1047 48.1 21.8 32.8
2004 1062 48.0 22.1 35
2005 1075 48.4 22.2 0.6
2006 1100 51.7 21.3 0.5
2007 1127 53.6 21.0 35.1
2008 1070 55.6 19.2 45.5
2009 1088 55.6 19.6 49.5
2010 1091 51.1 21.3 56.5
2011 1075 52.4 20.4 51.1
2012 1061 49.0 21.6 77.3
2013 1063 49.1 21.6 57.7
2014 1080 n/a n/a 60.6
2015 1088 54.0 20.1 61.4
2016 1057 53.0 19.9 59.4
2017 1096 56.1 19.5 62.2
2018 1081 49.0 22.0 63.2
2019 955 51.8 18.4 64
2020 990 47.1 21.0 66.9
2021 946 40.1 23.5 73.4
2022 939 45.8 20.4 76.3
2023 986 51.3 19.2 70.4

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 Centralia High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 993 48.0 20.6 0
1989 946 48.0 19.7 n/a
1990 943 45.2 20.8 0
1991 974 44.2 22.0 n/a
1992 992 46.1 21.5 n/a
1993 1011 45.6 22.2 n/a
1994 1012 46.8 21.6 n/a
1995 1078 46.3 23.3 n/a
1996 1078 46.3 23.3 n/a
1997 1087 46.5 23.4 n/a
1998 1120 44.9 24.9 n/a
1999 1109 46.7 23.7 n/a
2000 1068 46.8 22.8 n/a
2001 1056 47.1 22.4 n/a
2002 1047 48.1 21.8 32.8
2003 1047 48.1 21.8 32.8
2004 1062 48.0 22.1 35
2005 1075 48.4 22.2 0.6
2006 1100 51.7 21.3 0.5
2007 1127 53.6 21.0 35.1
2008 1070 55.6 19.2 45.5
2009 1088 55.6 19.6 49.5
2010 1091 51.1 21.3 56.5
2011 1075 52.4 20.4 51.1
2012 1061 49.0 21.6 77.3
2013 1063 49.1 21.6 57.7
2014 1080 n/a n/a 60.6
2015 1088 54.0 20.1 61.4
2016 1057 53.0 19.9 59.4
2017 1096 56.1 19.5 62.2
2018 1081 49.0 22.0 63.2
2019 955 51.8 18.4 64
2020 990 47.1 21.0 66.9
2021 946 40.1 23.5 73.4
2022 939 45.8 20.4 76.3
2023 986 51.3 19.2 70.4

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.

Immunization Rates

Centralia High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201987.4%0.1%0.2%3.0%98.4%98.1%98.1%97.5%98.1%98.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Centralia High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $584 (3.5%) $15,935 (96.5%) $16,518
2020 $391 (3.3%) $11,379 (96.7%) $11,770
2021 $445 (3.2%) $13,441 (96.8%) $13,886
2022 $1,403 (9.0%) $14,119 (91.0%) $15,522

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Centralia High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 348th of 417 High schoolsRanks 370th of 442 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Centralia High School)6545.7
 19.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Centralia School District)63.845.8
 18%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Centralia High School)13.620.4
 6.7%
   10th Grade Math (Centralia School District)13.120
 6.9%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Centralia High School)2531.7
 6.7%
   11th Grade Science (Centralia School District)2529.9
 4.9%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Centralia High School)6545.7
 19.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Centralia School District)51.237.1
 14.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Centralia High School)13.620.4
 6.7%
   All Grades Math (Centralia School District)37.725.1
 12.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Centralia High School)2531.7
 6.7%
   All Grades Science (Centralia School District)33.329.8
 3.5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students955986
 3.2%
African American1714
 17.6%
American Indian107
 30%
Asian911
 22.2%
Hispanic296377
 27.4%
Pacific Islander03
White583518
 11.1%
Two or More Races4049
 22.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64%70.4%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Centralia High School

Centralia High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Edison Elementary
Elementary : Fords Prairie Elementary
Elementary : Jefferson Lincoln Elementary
Elementary : Oakview Elementary School
Elementary : Washington Elementary School
Middle : Centralia Middle School

Centralia High School ranks 293rd of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Centralia High School are 53% White, 38% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 986 students attended Centralia High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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