Central High School vs. Cass Technical High School
Should you attend Central High School or Cass Technical High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Cass Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 403 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Serving 2,493 students in grades 9-12, Cass Technical High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
403 students
2,493 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
104 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2783 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1106 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
26%
n/a
Graduation Rate
55-59%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
114
741
Grade 10 Students
109
671
Grade 11 Students
82
582
Grade 12 Students
98
499
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
9%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
14%
% Black
99%
74%
% White
n/a
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.02
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%