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
4.0
1,431 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Scott Mckissick
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
60%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
76%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
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
3.46
Reading Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
40.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

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
GreatSchools
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%

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 273 Students
Iowa State University 173 Students
St. Ambrose University 109 Students
University of Northern Iowa 88 Students
Eastern Iowa Community College 72 Students
Drake University 68 Students
Augustana College - Illinois 38 Students
Coe College 34 Students
Mount Mercy University 30 Students
Cornell College 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 51 Students
Business 49 Students
Psychology 45 Students
Biology 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Education 21 Students
Pre-Law Studies 18 Students
Music Performance 18 Students
Accounting 17 Students
Chemistry 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 175 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/29/2023
Really wasn't too great or too horrible. There was really any sort of authority over the kids and the staff really just got walked over most of the time. Would have to lock the bathroom because kids would come in there just to smoke, fight and have sexual interactions. The building is just too big like six floors is just to much plus the wifi would sometimes not even work a 1/3 of the time.
4.0 Senior
1/8/2021
Central High School is quite a diverse school which is very nice considering I went to a mainly White school previously. I was able to meet many people from different backgrounds. I do wish they offered more clubs. They do have clubs but not as many as other schools in my district. I think this would be a great way to have others stay involved in school if they offered a variety of clubs or activities.
4.0 Sophomore
4/26/2020
The education is great if you're determined and work to get yourself in the right classes. Everybody is generally friendly and you'll find a place to belong.
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4.0 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/21/2025
I have been a parent of the Davenport community school district with all four of my children, and Central High school has been an amazing experience for all four of them. The education they received has been top-notch, the teachers are very professional, work hard for each student, And they are any...
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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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Central High School

Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Davenport, IA and is served by the Davenport Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,431 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 76%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $123,103. Discover additional schools in the area, like Creative Arts Academy, West High School, Mid City High School, and more. Learn more about what Davenport has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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