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Enrollment
1,529
High
DISTRICT 916 · STATE 711
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 220012500363
Central High School
10200 E Brookside, Baton Rouge, LA 70805 · (225) 261-3438 · East Baton Rouge Parish
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,529 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
101 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 18.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
778 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 70%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 367 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 377 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 375 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 410 | 27% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Central Community School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Central High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School this school | 1,529 | 50.9% | N/A |
| Covington High School Covington | 1,600 | 46.9% | N/A |
| West Monroe High School West Monroe | 2,041 | 50.8% | N/A |
| Haughton High School Haughton | 1,360 | 46.8% | N/A |
| Parkway High School Bossier City | 1,279 | 47.8% | N/A |
| Hahnville High School Boutte | 1,416 | 46.0% | N/A |
Matched among Louisiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Central High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Louisiana | In East Baton Rouge Parish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,529 | #24 of 267 | #3 of 22 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #144 of 240 | #12 of 20 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.7% | #106 of 240 | #5 of 20 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 50.9% | #210 of 258 | #20 of 21 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +15.0% | #30 of 75 | #3 of 8 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,529
+70 (+5%) vs 2020
+24% since 2010-11, when it was 1,232
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 18.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,529 | 101.4 | 15.1:1 | 51% (778) |
| 2023-24 | 1,605 | 108.1 | 14.8:1 | 50% (799) |
| 2022-23 | 1,587 | 92.5 | 17.2:1 | 47% (748) |
| 2020-21 | 1,459 | 78 | 18.7:1 | 26% (374) |
| 2017-18 | 1,330 | 86 | 15.5:1 | 15% (193) |
| 2015-16 | 1,364 | 89 | 15.3:1 | 43% (583) |
| 2010-11 | 1,232 | 80 | 15.4:1 | 36% (449) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Central High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 15% (1,330 to 1,529); teachers up 18% (86 to 101.4).
About Central High School
Central High School is a large high school based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It offers grades 9 through 12 and has 1,529 students enrolled. By comparison, high schools in Louisiana enroll about 711 students on average.
The district, Central Community School District, has 4,580 students enrolled across 5 schools.
Of every 100 students at Central High School, about 64 are White. After that, the student body is 24% Black, 9% Hispanic, and 2% multiracial. Among all residents of East Baton Rouge Parish, the White share is about 42%. A diversity index of 53% means there is a 53% chance two randomly chosen students at Central High School are from different groups.
There are 101.4 full-time-equivalent teachers at Central High School, giving a ratio of 15.1:1. The school's 15.1:1 compares with an average of 18.0:1 for high schools in Louisiana. By family income, 51% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The rate at public schools in East Baton Rouge Parish averages 70%, higher than here.
East Baton Rouge Parish is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $63,071 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 39% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 14%. Central High School shares East Baton Rouge Parish with 131 other public schools.
Among nearby public schools, Central Intermediate School is closest at about 2.0 miles. Central High School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Suburb: Large.
Enrollment figures show a rise of 70 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. The ratio was 18.7:1 in 2020-21 and 15.1:1 in 2024-25.
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East Baton Rouge Parish at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
452,938
Census ACS
Median income
$63,071
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
132
66,892 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Central Community School District
- Central Intermediate SchoolElementary · 1,039 students
- Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,012 students
- Tanglewood Elementary SchoolElementary · 622 students
- Bellingrath Hills Elementary SchoolElementary · 378 students
Other schools in Baton Rouge
- University View Academy Inc. (FRM LA Connections)Combined · 3,725 students
- Louisiana Virtual Charter AcademyCombined · 2,239 students
- Baton Rouge Magnet High SchoolHigh · 1,593 students
- LSU Laboratory SchoolCombined · 1,463 students
- Woodlawn High SchoolHigh · 1,331 students
- Liberty High SchoolHigh · 1,218 students
Other Central High schools
70 other US public schools in 32 states are named Central High. Central High School is the 13th largest of the 71.
- Central High SchoolJonesville, LA · 47 students
- Central High SchoolSAN ANGELO, TX · 2,985 students
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLOMAHA, NE · 2,587 students
- Central High SchoolKELLER, TX · 2,410 students
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLLITTLE ROCK, AR · 2,371 students
Nearby schools
- Central Intermediate School2.0 mi · 1,039
- Central Middle School2.0 mi · 1,012
- Bellingrath Hills Elementary School2.4 mi · 378
- Tanglewood Elementary School3.4 mi · 622
- Greenbrier Elementary School3.7 mi · 317
- South Live Oak Elementary School4.5 mi · 509
Frequently asked questions
About Central High SchoolHow large is Central High School?
Central High School enrolls approximately 1,529 students in grades 09-12.
Is Central High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Central High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Central High School is approximately 15.1:1 (101 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Central High School?
At Central High School, the student body is approximately 64% White, 9% Hispanic, 24% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Central High School in?
Central High School is part of Central Community School District.
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