Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
610 W University Ave,  Champaign, IL
Champaign Unit 4 School District
3.5
4.0
1,642 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Joe Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
78%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
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
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
28
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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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

#26 Most Diverse Public HS in Illinois
Source: Niche

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 308 Students
Parkland College 122 Students
Illinois State University 102 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 89 Students
Northwestern University 68 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 67 Students
Purdue University 66 Students
University of Iowa 64 Students
University of Chicago 63 Students
Eastern Illinois University 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 65 Students
Psychology 63 Students
Biology 48 Students
Nursing 41 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Political Science and Government 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Marketing 23 Students
Architecture 19 Students
Chemistry 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 73 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/16/2024
Overall, Central's a pretty solid school. There's a large focus on academics and the extracurriculars are good. The music department is really good, so is art, science, and theater. The sports ate nothing to write home about though, we have lots of opportunities despite the fact.
3.0 Senior
1/12/2024
Central is like any other highschool, it's not too amazing but it's not the worst thing ever. It's a highschool in the midwest, it's also a school so it's not like the standards are super high.
3.0 Senior
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
4.0 2 Reviews
4.0 student
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.
4.0 parent
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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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. 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 3.51, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 29. 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.

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