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What's the most underrated thing about CENTRAL HIGH that outsiders don't know?
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Enrollment
1,428
High
DISTRICT 1,391 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SPRINGFIELD R-XII·NCES 292886001786
CENTRAL HIGH
423 E CENTRAL, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 · (417) 523-9600 · Greene County
GRADES 06–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,428 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
123 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.9:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
659 students
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 54%
Community
1
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 6 | 45 | 3% |
| Grade 7 | 43 | 3% |
| Grade 8 | 40 | 3% |
| Grade 9 | 339 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 334 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 324 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 303 | 21% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 52% · 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
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
62.6%
MO avg 44.9% . +1.3pp since 2021
Math
61.1%
MO avg 43.8% . +16.8pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 63 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 61 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 1 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 17 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 31.1% | 31.5% | 20.2% | 17.0% |
| Math | 41.2% | 19.9% | 17.5% | 21.2% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 62.6% | 61.1% |
| 2023-24 | 64.6% | 52.5% |
| 2022-23 | 60.4% | 37.2% |
| 2021-22 | 61.3% | 44.3% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
OUTPERFORMING
Top 10% of MO schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
59.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
42.6%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+16.8pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 59% of students here test proficient in math and reading, well above the roughly 43% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations ranks schools against others at the same poverty level, not by raw scores, so a school can post high scores and still fall short of its prediction, or post lower scores and still beat it. This school clears its prediction by about 17 points, placing it in Missouri's top 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like CENTRAL HIGH
CENTRAL HIGH's state test result (59.4% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL HIGH this school | 1,428 | 46.1% | 59.4% |
| MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ST LOUIS | 1,388 | 42.8% | 41.1% |
| AFFTON HIGH ST LOUIS | 761 | 41.3% | 36.9% |
| CENTRAL HIGH ST JOSEPH | 1,733 | 37.6% | 38.8% |
| DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH COLUMBIA | 2,007 | 33.0% | 41.1% |
| PARKVIEW HIGH SPRINGFIELD | 1,182 | 59.1% | 29.4% |
Matched among Missouri 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 ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Greene County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 59.4% | #34 of 443 | #2 of 12 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 61.1% | #42 of 453 ▲ 30 | #3 of 12 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 62.6% | #69 of 382 ▼ 15 | #7 of 12 ▼ 4 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +9.1pp | #44 of 231 | #5 of 9 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,428 | #56 of 561 | #3 of 16 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.6:1 | #62 of 343 | #1 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.1% | #45 of 343 | #2 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 46.1% | #216 of 455 | #3 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -17.3% | #31 of 187 | N/A |
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
1,428
-249 (-15%) vs 2020
+25% since 1990-91, when it was 1,140
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
was 19.1:1
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 | 1,428 | 123.4 | 11.6:1 | 46% (659) |
| 2023-24 | 1,449 | 120 | 12.1:1 | 54% (789) |
| 2022-23 | 1,464 | 113.6 | 12.9:1 | 51% (747) |
| 2020-21 | 1,677 | 88 | 19.1:1 | 56% (946) |
| 2017-18 | 1,726 | 140.2 | 12.3:1 | 59% (1,011) |
| 2015-16 | 1,748 | 121 | 14.4:1 | 50% (882) |
| 2010-11 | 1,631 | 93 | 17.5:1 | 50% (819) |
| 2000-01 | 1,101 | 71 | 15.5:1 | 42% (466) |
| 1990-91 | 1,140 | 69 | 16.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CENTRAL HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students down 17% (1,726 to 1,428); teachers down 12% (140.2 to 123.4).
About CENTRAL HIGH
CENTRAL HIGH is a public high school in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri. Students in grades 6 through 12 attend, and enrollment is 1,428 students. The typical figure for high schools in Missouri is about 501 students.
CENTRAL HIGH is one school in a 54-school district, SPRINGFIELD R-XII, which enrolls 24,450 students.
White students make up a majority at CENTRAL HIGH, at 63%. Smaller groups are 13% Hispanic, 10% Black, 8% multiracial, and 7% Asian. For comparison, the population of Greene County is roughly 86% White. The school's diversity index is 57%, meaning two students picked at random have a 57% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
With 123.4 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at CENTRAL HIGH was 11.6:1. That is close to the 12.2:1 average for high schools in Missouri. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 46%. That tracks the 47% average for public schools in Greene County.
When test results are adjusted for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, CENTRAL HIGH ranks in the top 10% of Missouri schools. It scores 59.4%; the prediction is 42.6%.
County data help place the school in context: in Greene County, the median household income is $61,479, roughly 34% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Greene County is home to 97 public schools and about 42,423 public school students.
Nearby, PIPKIN MIDDLE is about 0.3 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles. CENTRAL HIGH ranks 1st of 5 among nearby schools on average proficiency, with 59.4% against a local average of 31.5%.
CENTRAL HIGH has an NCES locale of City: Mid-size.
CENTRAL HIGH's enrollment declined from 1,677 in 2020-21 to 1,428 in 2024-25. Students per teacher fell from 19.1 in 2020-21 to 11.6 in 2024-25.
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Greene County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
303,375
Census ACS
Median income
$61,479
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
97
42,423 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SPRINGFIELD R-XII
- KICKAPOO HIGHHigh · 1,923 students
- GLENDALE HIGHHigh · 1,357 students
- PARKVIEW HIGHHigh · 1,182 students
- HILLCREST HIGHHigh · 1,065 students
- MOCAP Attendance CenterCombined · 993 students
- CHEROKEE MIDDLEMiddle · 765 students
Other schools in SPRINGFIELD
- MOCA-SCombined · 2,345 students
- KICKAPOO HIGHHigh · 1,923 students
- GLENDALE HIGHHigh · 1,357 students
- PARKVIEW HIGHHigh · 1,182 students
- HILLCREST HIGHHigh · 1,065 students
- MOCAP Attendance CenterCombined · 993 students
Other Central High schools
70 other US public schools in 32 states are named Central High. CENTRAL HIGH is the 15th largest of the 71.
- CENTRAL HIGHST JOSEPH, MO · 1,733 students
- CENTRAL HIGHCHESTERFIELD, MO · 1,281 students
- CENTRAL HIGHCAPE GIRARDEAU, MO · 1,278 students
- CENTRAL HIGHPARK HILLS, MO · 605 students
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLKANSAS CITY, MO · 519 students
Nearby schools
- PIPKIN MIDDLE0.3 mi · 359
- BOYD ELEM.0.4 mi · 347
- MOCA-S0.6 mi · 2,345
- MOCAP Attendance Center0.7 mi · 993
- WEAVER ELEM.0.8 mi · 264
- CAMPBELL ELEM.1.1 mi · 129
Frequently asked questions
About CENTRAL HIGHWhat is the total enrollment at CENTRAL HIGH?
CENTRAL HIGH enrolls approximately 1,428 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does CENTRAL HIGH serve?
CENTRAL HIGH serves grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at CENTRAL HIGH?
The student-to-teacher ratio at CENTRAL HIGH is approximately 11.6:1 (123 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at CENTRAL HIGH?
Student demographics at CENTRAL HIGH are roughly 63% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% Black, 7% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees CENTRAL HIGH?
CENTRAL HIGH is overseen by SPRINGFIELD R-XII in Greene County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.