Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1530 Monmouth St,  Independence, OR
Central School District
3.8
1.8
1,014 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
76%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
540
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
21.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
80.3%
State Average
43.9%
Science
63.5%
State Average
40.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
366:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.3%
White
46.3%
Hispanic
45.7%
Two or more races
4.1%
Native American
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%
Black
<1%

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.
Oregon State University 205 Students
Western Oregon University 183 Students
Chemeketa Community College 157 Students
University of Oregon 137 Students
Portland State University 111 Students
Willamette University 73 Students
University of Portland 65 Students
Linfield University 57 Students
Oregon Institute of Technology 46 Students
Oregon Health & Science University 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 41 Students
Business 39 Students
Nursing 37 Students
Biology 26 Students
Education 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students
Graphic Design 16 Students
Criminology 15 Students
Dental Hygiene 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 119 Reviews
5.0 Junior
8/20/2020
Central High School teachers and staff are very determined to make their school a safe environment for students. Teachers give an equal opportunity for all students and try to make their high school experience as memorable as possible.
5.0 Senior
4/27/2020
An awesome school with great teachers. The atmosphere is always positive with people pushing you to be your best.
3.0 Senior
12/8/2019
While I'm enjoying my time at Central, I definitely see some ways for improvement. My school only provides about 5 AP classes, so the kids preparing for college really aren't, but at the same time doesn't offer trade classes or internships so those planing on entering the workforce or a trade school are unprepred as well
GreatSchools Reviews
1.8 4 Reviews
2.0 parent
4/6/2024
I have been very pleased with the music program, but I would caution interactions with administration and counselors. The support is inverted. They lack the support for parents that they claim to advertise in their mandate. Record all communications or bring a friend if you raise a concern. Half tru...
1.0 parent
9/11/2017
The central school district is horrendous, almost top to bottom. MES is passable, but the middle school and high school need some state supervised intervention to even meet minimial standards.
3.0 parent
2/11/2012
i have two in the high school. one has an IEP the other WAS on the honor roll since moving to independence, so i am not happy with the school :0(
1.0 student
2/25/2011
If you think that this school is great, you're wrong. On occasion, kids might learn something. If you think that teachers are great to EVERYONE, stop talking. You may speak for yourself, because you do not know everyone. Teachers are good to whom they want to be. The staff are very rude, kids either...

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Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Independence, OR, in the Independence neighborhood, and is served by the Central School District in Oregon. The school has a total enrollment of 1,014 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 76%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $439,320. Discover additional schools in the area, like Talmadge Middle School, Ash Creek Elementary School, Monmouth Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Independence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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