North Senior High School vs. Central Senior High School
Should you attend North Senior High School or Central Senior 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
North Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Central Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,649 students in grades 9-12, North Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,682 students in grades 9-12, Central Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,649 students
1,682 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
64 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1248 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#883 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Graduation Rate
83%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
396
454
Grade 10 Students
414
407
Grade 11 Students
441
398
Grade 12 Students
398
423
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
32%
10%
% Hispanic
19%
7%
% Black
18%
24%
% White
22%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%