Central Senior High School

Central Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
531 Morse St,  Norwood Young America, MN
Central Public School District
3.4
3.0
334 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tom Erickson
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
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
3.61
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.1%
College Prep
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
28.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
43.1%
State Average
31.9%
Science
31.3%
State Average
34%
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
253:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
87.1%
Hispanic
6.9%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<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.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 22 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 20 Students
North Dakota State University 19 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 15 Students
Winona State University 14 Students
Gustavus Adolphus College 14 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 13 Students
South Dakota State University 13 Students
University of Iowa 10 Students
Bemidji State University 10 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 9 Students
Biology 9 Students
Business 8 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Finance 7 Students
Engineering 4 Students
Mechanical Engineering 4 Students
Physical Therapy 4 Students
Radiologic Technician 4 Students
Accounting 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 37 Reviews
1.0 Senior
3/15/2020
This school sucks. Very few teachers care about their students. So many deaths due to the bullying and toxicity of the school. Food is subpar. Not a good place to send your children.
3.0 NicheUser
7/1/2015
Being a small German town, most students are white. Therefore, there is minimal diversity within the student and faculty.
4.0 NicheUser
7/1/2015
Since it's a small school, I wasn't exposed to as many unique classes as larger schools. However, it was nice to see that change in college. I was prepared for the workload that college presents and the degree of rigor.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/21/2018
Great teacher involvement and community involvement by both staff and students.
1.0 parent
12/7/2016
If I could rate this school a zero I would. If you are not from here your nothing. My kid was being picked on by other kids and because we are not from here they didn't do anything to the kids that were picking on my child, But when she retaliated because the teachers didn't do anything about it the...
1.0 parent
10/27/2013
The teachers are rude and inconsiterate. They are several years behind other schools. My child came.here from EP her freshman year and was re learning stuff that she learned in 7th. They teachers like to make fun of the studnts but are "joking". Iwould sugest if you live in this area to not send you...
5.0 student
9/15/2008

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Central Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Norwood Young America, MN, in the Norwood Young America neighborhood, and is served by the Central Public School District in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 334 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Central Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average ACT score is 26. The average home value in this area is $359,959. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central High School, Central Middle School, St John S Lutheran School, and more. Learn more about what Norwood Young America has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Senior High School.

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