Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5901 Hall St SE,  Grand Rapids, MI
Forest Hills Public Schools
3.7
4.0
1,033 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Steve Passinault
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
85.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
329:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
81.1%
Asian
6.5%
Hispanic
5.1%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black
2.4%
Native American
<1%
Hawaiian
<1%

School Rankings

#26 Best HS For Athletes in Michigan
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.
Michigan State University 239 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 198 Students
Grand Valley State University 126 Students
Western Michigan University 73 Students
Central Michigan University 54 Students
Hope College 54 Students
Ferris State University 46 Students
Purdue University 38 Students
University of Chicago 36 Students
Northwestern University 34 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 56 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Biology 31 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
Marketing 28 Students
Nursing 27 Students
Engineering 26 Students
Political Science and Government 19 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 119 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/18/2024
Even though I didn't have the best experiences, it's a great school that just needs people to take opportunities themselves to enjoy it.
4.0 Senior
9/30/2023
It is pretty nice. We are very highly rated for academics, and we also have great sports and clubs to get involved in. Most people are kind, not a lot of bullying goes on.
4.0 Junior
10/8/2019
I would like to see the students at the school be a bit more inclusive towards other students. I really like the way that the school system is set up and the teachers are really good at their jobs. I also really like how welcoming the school staff is and they are really good at accommodating to any and all situations. One thing that I would like to see the school upon is that there could be more funding given towards academic clubs in order for them to succeed even more than they already are.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 9 Reviews
4.0 parent
2/16/2018
My daughters graduated from fhc and are VERY well prepared for college. They were always challenged and always felt welcomed there. If you are looking for an A+ learning experience choose this school.
1.0 student
11/14/2013
This school is commplete garbage, terrible to say the least. I moved into the district a month before school started, but somehow this school(Their staff particularly) Could not get me into it until a week after school had started, My mother I and were quite disappointing to say the least, consideri...
5.0 parent
2/19/2010
Fantastic school! Great academics prepared my daughter for Ivy League success. Also the kids support each other like no other. A real jewel.
5.0 student
2/17/2009

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Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Grand Rapids, MI, in the Forest Hills neighborhood, and is served by the Forest Hills Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,033 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $695,692. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central Middle School, Ada Christian School, Ridge Park Charter Academy, and more. Learn more about what Grand Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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