Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade Pre-K-12
5400 1st Ave,  Evansville, IN
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
3.7
2.0
1,126 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Andrea Campbell
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
30.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
246:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
White
79%
Black
7.3%
Two or more races
7.2%
Hispanic
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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 Southern Indiana 272 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington 158 Students
University of Evansville 140 Students
Ball State University 101 Students
Purdue University 99 Students
Indiana State University 74 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 68 Students
University of Indianapolis 66 Students
Murray State University 59 Students
University of Louisville 58 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 55 Students
Nursing 51 Students
Psychology 46 Students
Biology 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Elementary Education 22 Students
Criminology 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 17 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 147 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
1/26/2025
I've been attending Central High School since August 2023 and so far I've had a pretty decent experience with the school. Central High School helps students like me prepare for college which has played an instrumental role with my interest in college. Central High School's theater department is one of the best theater departments in all of Indiana and the department is very inclusive when it comes to new people just beginning.
5.0 Senior
9/27/2024
My overall experience of being in Central High School, I would recommend people to go here as they offer opportunities whether being academically or athletic wise as they offer a variety of athletics and programs such as honors program, ASM, and Advance Placement classes. I have also met new friends while playing sports and attending these classes and I believe you can succeed and thrive while attending this amazing school.
5.0 Senior
2/6/2024
I enjoy central. I love being here. I feel my learning is very hands-on and that I have learned a lot.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/3/2012
Central is a decent school if you child is in need of special education, and is a decent school (not good, but OK) if you child is gifted. However, for the vast majority of students, the school is not good. Students fall between the cracks daily. Punishment is meted out days or weeks after the behav...
3.0 parent
4/5/2008

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Central High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Evansville, IN and is served by the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 1,126 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like EVSC Virtual Academy, Academy for Innovative Studies, Signature School, and more. Learn more about what Evansville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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