Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
200 Cabin Branch Rd,  Capitol Heights, MD
Walker Mill Neighborhood
Prince George's County Public Schools
3.2
3.3
877 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
990
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.21
Graduation Rate
57%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C-
Teachers
C
College Prep
D
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.21
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
480
Verbal
510
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
24
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Science
42.9%
State Average
24.4%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
155:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Black
60.3%
Hispanic
36%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
White
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Towson University 222 Students
Morgan State University 202 Students
Bowie State University 194 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 191 Students
Howard University 161 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 100 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore 93 Students
Hampton University 89 Students
Prince George's Community College 85 Students
Georgetown University 79 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 72 Students
Psychology 56 Students
Computer Science 55 Students
Biology 48 Students
Nursing 42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 26 Students
Political Science and Government 21 Students
Pre-Law Studies 19 Students
Chemistry 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 141 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/23/2024
Being at Central High for 4 years has been a wild roller coaster.I have had ups and downs.I met people and lost people throughout the process of high school.One of the best years in high school was my 10th grade year.I can say it was a bunch of school spirt and many activities to do.Central is a hidden school and not mentioned for its excellent sports program.I have been on the dance team called "Central Sensations" for all years old high school.I can say dance has taught me a lot, such s friendships, relationships, being social, and many more.
5.0 Senior
3/3/2023
I think central is it OK school experience in situ is that some of my teachers care about what we do and they like to help us out so that's what I like about because it's helpful with some of the teachers when you're feeling down some of the teachers a check on you and they're there for you
4.0 Senior
1/1/2022
Though the school is on the smaller side, a part of me enjoyed that there wasn't that many students.
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3.3 3 Reviews
1.0 student
12/17/2016
I have never seen a school like central, racist, discrimination.
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5.0 other
12/5/2013
This is a great school with great faculty. Gets a bad rap like everything in Prince George's County. I have many acquaintances who graduated from this school. They have wonderful professional careers now.
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4.0 student
8/10/2011
I have just graduate from Central although I am not going to college Central has given me the tools I need to go out in the real world. My GPA was a 3.625 and without the help of the staff that would not have been possible. GO CLASS OF 2011!!
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