Central City High School

Central City High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1510 28th St,  Central City, NE
Central City Public Schools
3.7
1.0
237 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Shawn Mcdiffett
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.7%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
220:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
90.5%
Hispanic
6.5%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 59 Students
University of Nebraska at Kearney 47 Students
University of Nebraska at Omaha 24 Students
Wayne State College 22 Students
Central Community College 21 Students
Nebraska Wesleyan University 20 Students
Hastings College 17 Students
Doane University 16 Students
Concordia University, Nebraska 12 Students
Southeast Community College 10 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 14 Students
Elementary Education 12 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Education 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Biology 8 Students
Accounting 7 Students
Early Childhood Education 6 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 5 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 48 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
5/2/2025
I was always bullied , the school acted like they never cared about me. They allowed people to get away with things when they shouldn't of. I always got targeted and always had to keep to myself cause they would allow bulling a lot. for here it was always about money. If you had money they cared if you didn't have money they didn't care and so on. I hated this school so bad I wanted to cry day in and day out I never wanted to go to school here every morning But I had to. they always put me down acted like I never knew anything and now I'm homeschooled due to them
5.0 Junior
12/16/2024
I have been at CCPS since I was in Kindergarten. The best parts of my experience at CCPS was the friends I made and the people I got to meet. Central City has great resources and a good background. In the future I would like to see CCPS incorporate volunteer work into school a little bit more.
5.0 Senior
4/29/2020
I love the atmosphere at school! I am always excited to come to school and see my friends while learning from great teachers. I believe they have really prepared me for the real world and college next year!
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 3 Reviews
1.0 student
12/9/2021
I have been treated terribly all 12 years of being in this district. I have been bullied, shut out, and become an outcast. Every time my parents and I have gone to the administration about anything going on, nothing ever happens. You are treated differently simply by the family name. Would not recom...
1.0 parent
10/1/2013
Barely into the school year and we are opting out...the Principal Mr. McDiffit is the biggest bulley to his student's and the teachers. He protects his athlets and the kids who have wealthy parents.
1.0 parent
6/4/2013
I have had 2 children graduate from this school and WILL NOT send my 3rd child here...opting out. If you don't have the right name or enough money be prepared...the Principal like's to intimidate, acuse, and harass students, fellow co-workers and parents. If your child has any sort of learning disor...

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Central City High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Central City, NE, in the Central City neighborhood, and is served by the Central City Public Schools in Nebraska. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 237 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 44.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44.5% are proficient in reading. Central City High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $193,495. Discover additional schools in the area, like Nebraska Christian Schools, Central City Middle School, Central City Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Central City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central City High School.

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