Central High School vs. Centennial High School
Should you attend Central High School or Centennial 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 Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,666 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,476 students in grades 9-12, Centennial High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,666 students
1,476 students
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
109 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#955 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1520 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Graduation Rate
78%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
509
456
Grade 10 Students
438
334
Grade 11 Students
374
352
Grade 12 Students
345
334
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
8%
% Hispanic
19%
13%
% Black
26%
44%
% White
38%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%