Enrollment
183
High
DISTRICT 490 · STATE 475
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SHEBOYGAN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551365002879
Central High
621 S Water St, Sheboygan, WI 53081 · (920) 459-3520 · Sheboygan County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL183 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
13.5:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 14.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
162 students
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 42%
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 | 14 | 8% |
| Grade 10 | 36 | 20% |
| Grade 11 | 57 | 31% |
| Grade 12 | 76 | 42% |
Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 54% · 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
Schools most like Central High
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High this school | 183 | 88.5% | N/A |
| Audubon Technology and Communication High Milwaukee | 436 | 78.2% | 16.1% |
| Central High West Allis | 961 | 73.0% | 22.1% |
| Northeast Wisconsin School of Innovation Green Bay | 228 | 65.8% | 16.8% |
| Escuela Verde Milwaukee | 121 | 80.2% | 14.4% |
| East High Green Bay | 1,119 | 66.6% | 23.4% |
Matched among Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin | In Sheboygan County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 183 | #343 of 532 | #10 of 15 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 88.5% | #9 of 418 | #1 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -14.9% | #66 of 203 | #3 of 6 |
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
183
+7 (+4%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 11.7:1
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 | 183 | 13.5 | 13.5:1 | 89% (162) |
| 2023-24 | 180 | 13.5 | 13.3:1 | 92% (165) |
| 2022-23 | 186 | 15.1 | 12.3:1 | 88% (164) |
| 2020-21 | 176 | 15 | 11.7:1 | 82% (145) |
| 2017-18 | 215 | 15.4 | 14.0:1 | 99% (213) |
| 2015-16 | 214 | 16 | 13.4:1 | 50% (108) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Central High.
Since 2017-18: students down 15% (215 to 183); teachers down 12% (15.4 to 13.5).
About Central High
Central High is a small high school. Its address is in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The school's enrollment of 183 students covers grades 9 through 12. Statewide, high schools in Wisconsin average about 475 students each.
Sheboygan Area School District counts 26 schools and 9,285 students, including Central High.
The most common group at Central High is Hispanic students, at 44%. Enrollment also includes 32% White, 11% Black, 10% multiracial, and 2% Asian. The school's Hispanic share is 36 points above the 8% share among Sheboygan County residents. Central High's diversity index is 68%, against a US figure of 70%.
Its 13.5 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 13.5:1. That is 1.1 students per teacher below the 14.6:1 average for high schools in Wisconsin. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 89% in 2024-25. Compared with the 45% average for public schools in Sheboygan County, the school's rate is higher.
Federal survey data for Sheboygan County show that the median household income is $73,094, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of people live in poverty. There are 52 public schools in Sheboygan County, enrolling about 17,340 students in all.
Etude Middle is located less than a tenth of a mile from Central High. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The federal government classifies Central High's location as City: Small. The school is classified as a charter school in federal data.
Central High's enrollment grew from 176 in 2020-21 to 183 in 2024-25. Federal data show the ratio rising from 11.7:1 to 13.5:1.
Parents and students can post about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater at Central High. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Sheboygan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
117,991
Census ACS
Median income
$73,094
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
52
17,340 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sheboygan Area School District
- North HighHigh · 1,482 students
- South HighHigh · 1,075 students
- Horace Mann MiddleMiddle · 617 students
- Urban MiddleMiddle · 568 students
- Early Learning CenterElementary · 521 students
- Wilson ElementaryElementary · 472 students
Other schools in Sheboygan
- North HighHigh · 1,482 students
- South HighHigh · 1,075 students
- Horace Mann MiddleMiddle · 617 students
- Urban MiddleMiddle · 568 students
- Early Learning CenterElementary · 521 students
- Wilson ElementaryElementary · 472 students
Other Central High schools
70 other US public schools in 32 states are named Central High. Central High is the 64th largest of the 71.
- Central HighSalem, WI · 1,309 students
- Central HighLa Crosse, WI · 969 students
- Central HighWest Allis, WI · 961 students
- Central High SchoolSAN ANGELO, TX · 2,985 students
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLOMAHA, NE · 2,587 students
Nearby schools
- Etude Middle0.0 mi · 77
- George D Warriner Middle0.0 mi · 43
- George D Warriner High School for Personalized Learning0.0 mi · 123
- Etude High0.0 mi · 77
- Sheboygan Leadership Academy0.1 mi · 213
- Lighthouse Academy0.3 mi · 2
Frequently asked questions
About Central HighWhat is the total enrollment at Central High?
Central High enrolls approximately 183 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Central High serve?
Central High serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Central High have?
Central High employs 14 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Central High?
At Central High, the student body is approximately 32% White, 44% Hispanic, 11% Black, 2% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Is Central High public or private?
Central High is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Sheboygan Area School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.