Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1120 N Main St,  Davenport, IA
Central Davenport Neighborhood
Davenport Community School District
3.6
3.8
1,505 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Scott Mckissick
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
60%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
79%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
90
Full Time Teachers
90
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
550
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
40.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

1
Test Scores
1
Equity
3
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
40.9%
Science
40.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
314:1

Student Diversity

Female
54.2%
Male
45.6%
White
50.9%
Black
21%
Hispanic
16%
Two or more races
10.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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 Iowa 278 Students
Iowa State University 182 Students
St. Ambrose University 112 Students
University of Northern Iowa 89 Students
Drake University 72 Students
Eastern Iowa Community College 69 Students
Augustana College - Illinois 38 Students
Coe College 35 Students
Cornell College 34 Students
Central College 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 52 Students
Nursing 52 Students
Psychology 45 Students
Biology 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Education 21 Students
Music Performance 21 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students
Accounting 17 Students
Chemistry 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 174 Reviews
1.0 Freshman
11/2/2023
Sports program sucks. We cant even go to state and I am just jealous of all the other schools around us like Assumption who goes to state for almost every sport. It is so frustrating. The food is also so unhealthy and gross. Also I am learning nothing the teachers are terrible.
5.0 Parent
6/27/2023
I found them to be helpful and attentive to my child's needs. They are always helpful and they often communicate effectively. During covid I saw them doing the best they could during difficult situations and trying to put the children's safety first and they had a great experience during lockdown
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
Very nice school, also very low income school with little to no school funding for some sports and/ or activities. Once a blue devil always a blue devil. GO BLUE!
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3.8 5 Reviews
3.0 other
5/30/2023
I went to the school from Freshman year through Senior year. Overall the school wasn’t horrible. There are a good amount of teachers at this school who truly care. I felt like the entire time I was at this school, I spoke or saw my guidance counselor maybe 3 times. I feel like with any high-school t...
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4.0 other
6/13/2022
All Davenport schools suck, there’s no doubt about that but Central is by far the best high school in the Davenport Community School district. West and North are both trash and have even lower test scores and are worse environments for students
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5.0 parent
1/26/2015
Davenport Central High School was a great multicultural school with a variety of AP classes, a fantastic talented and gifted teacher, and a wide range of activities for the gifted student. They have Mock Trial, Scholastic Bowl, National History Bowl, Environmental Club, Battle of the Books, Read n R...
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2.0 other
9/23/2013
I went to Central through 9-10 grade. I dropped out, and now have my GED and have a full time job. I think getting my GED was the best thing I have ever done. My first years, and last years were hard for me, i struggled with math and no teacher ever helped me to my level, they thought that we all le...
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