Enrollment
243
High
DISTRICT 264 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 310492000129
CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
1510 28TH ST, CENTRAL CITY, NE 68826 · (308) 946-3086 · Merrick County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL243 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
11.1:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.5:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
77 students
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 37%
Community
0
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 | 59 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 58 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 67 | 28% |
| Grade 12 | 59 | 24% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 57% · 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 CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL this school | 243 | 31.7% | N/A |
| HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL HERSHEY | 239 | 32.6% | 64.3% |
| BOONE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALBION | 210 | 31.0% | N/A |
| WEST HOLT HIGH SCHOOL ATKINSON | 208 | 33.2% | 70.2% |
| HIGH SCHOOL AT TEKAMAH TEKAMAH | 248 | 33.9% | 68.0% |
| ORD JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL ORD | 239 | 31.0% | 69.2% |
Matched among Nebraska 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 CITY HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 243 | #87 of 274 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.1:1 | #17 of 107 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.8% | #90 of 107 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 31.7% | #96 of 177 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +13.6% | #11 of 47 |
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
243
+23 (+10%) vs 2020
+2% since 1990-91, when it was 239
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
was 10.5:1
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 | 243 | 21.9 | 11.1:1 | 32% (77) |
| 2023-24 | 237 | 22.4 | 10.6:1 | 38% (91) |
| 2022-23 | 232 | 22.4 | 10.3:1 | 44% (103) |
| 2020-21 | 220 | 21 | 10.5:1 | 46% (102) |
| 2017-18 | 214 | 20.1 | 10.6:1 | 36% (78) |
| 2015-16 | 191 | 21 | 9.1:1 | 33% (63) |
| 2010-11 | 234 | 20 | 11.7:1 | 41% (96) |
| 2000-01 | 259 | 19 | 13.6:1 | 18% (47) |
| 1990-91 | 239 | 21 | 11.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 14% (214 to 243); teachers up 9% (20.1 to 21.9).
About CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
In CENTRAL CITY, Nebraska, part of Merrick County, CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a high school. Students in grades 9 through 12 attend the school, which enrolls 243 students. For comparison, high schools in Nebraska average about 391 students.
CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 3 schools; together they serve 793 students.
The large majority of students at CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL, 92%, are White. Other reported shares: 4% Hispanic. That is close to the 92% White share among all Merrick County residents. The chance that two students picked at random at CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 15%.
Its 21.9 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 11.1:1. High schools in Nebraska have a similar average ratio of 10.6:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 32%. That is close to the 34% average for public schools in Merrick County.
Among Merrick County residents, median household income is about $68,354, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 3% of people live in poverty. Federal data list 7 public schools in Merrick County, with a combined enrollment of about 1,252.
The nearest public school is CENTRAL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL, at less than a tenth of a mile. CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL has 2 other public schools within five miles.
In the federal locale system, CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL is coded Rural: Distant, for schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL had 220 students in 2020-21 and 243 in 2024-25, a 10% gain.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Merrick County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
7,724
Census ACS
Median income
$68,354
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,252 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- CENTRAL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 327 students
- CENTRAL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 223 students
Other schools in CENTRAL CITY
- CENTRAL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 327 students
- CENTRAL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 223 students
Other Central City High schools
One other US public school is named Central City High. CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL is the largest of the 2.
- Central City High SchoolCentral City, IA · 200 students
Nearby schools
- CENTRAL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL0.1 mi · 223
- CENTRAL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.7 mi · 327
- HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL11.4 mi · 114
- HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL11.6 mi · 93
- PALMER JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH16.1 mi · 129
- PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL16.1 mi · 184
Frequently asked questions
About CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOLHow large is CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL?
CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 243 students in grades 09-12.
Is CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 11.1:1 students per teacher at CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL.
How diverse is CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL?
CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL in?
CENTRAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL is part of CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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