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Central High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
610 W University Ave,
Champaign, IL
Champaign Unit 4 School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Joe Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
78%
Niche Grade
A-
A-
A
B
B-
B-
B+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
119
Full Time Teachers
119
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
630
Verbal
620
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
65.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
278:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%
White
38.6%
Black
27.4%
Hispanic
17.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Two or more races
7.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#13
Most Diverse Public HS in Illinois
#38
Best College Prep Public HS in Illinois
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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
313 Students
Parkland College
118 Students
Illinois State University
107 Students
University of Illinois Chicago
94 Students
Purdue University
69 Students
Northwestern University
68 Students
University of Chicago
67 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
66 Students
Michigan State University
64 Students
Eastern Illinois University
63 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
67 Students
Psychology
59 Students
Biology
48 Students
Nursing
44 Students
Computer Science
28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
27 Students
Political Science and Government
27 Students
Marketing
23 Students
Mechanical Engineering
20 Students
Architecture
19 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/24/2025
My Experience at Champaign Central High School was okay, My favorite thing about attending central was I had A lot of Support from my teachers and the staff members when I wrote My first book, I was able to be creative. I am glad I was able to sing the National Anthem at the basketball games but the band and choir teacher made me stop my senior year and I wasn't able to sign for senior night like the coaches wanted me too even tho I tied asking. One thing I want to see change at central is, I want the choir to be able to do more things than just Have concerts every semester and sing for graduation. I want students who are talented in other thing to be able to "show off" just how talented they are.
7/13/2025
i had some of the best teachers in this school who were super welcoming supportive and understanding of their students. sometimes class can be hard but many teachers will do their best to accommodate for you, and for harder classes, generally the teachers are more understanding and helpful. many students and staff here have many different backgrounds and the school is diverse, and if you put yourself out there you'll find your people. just try to enjoy school and make it as great as you can and you will enjoy it here
8/4/2023
Overall Central High School has been a great school. My freshman and sophmore year occured during the pandemic. The school did its best to respond but, I still struggled quite a bit. I feel that the teachers could have done a better job with ensuring online learning materials were more detailed and informative. After the pandemic, I still feel that teachers could have done a better job with one-on-one time with students and providing extra practice work.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/23/2025
These teachers, They and Them, are obviously too mentally ill to give advice.
3/6/2020
Not terrible, aside from one major bad experience I had with some of the higher-up staff at this school (Assistant Principal), however I refuse to let that one outlier define my entire experience at the school.
2/26/2011
This a great school with a mix of students from many different backgrounds. The music and drama programs are wonderful. The building is rich in history, with its 1930 architecture, and the main hallway is lined with plaques from the very successful athletic teams. A downside would be the lack of spa...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$88K - $571K
Homes For Sale
5
Average Home Value
$233,126
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
77%
Average Household Income
$97,933
% of College Grads
65.3%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,283 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
83.6%
Homes for Sale
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$900 - $1,550 per month
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- 1-2 Baths
- 805+ Sq Ft
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- Town Center Apartments
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Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Champaign, IL and is served by the Champaign Unit 4 School District in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,642 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $233,126. Discover additional schools in the area, like Actions Program, Re-Start Program, R E A D Y Program, and more. Learn more about what Champaign has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.