Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5728 Tennessee 58,  Harrison, TN
Hamilton County School District
3.5
3.6
746 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Finley King
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
52.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Test Scores

English
61%
State Average
56.3%
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
260:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.3%
Female
44.7%
Black
45.7%
White
33.8%
Two or more races
11.9%
Hispanic
8.1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 189 Students
University of Tennessee 165 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 141 Students
Chattanooga State Community College 135 Students
East Tennessee State University 106 Students
Tennessee State University 94 Students
Lee University 78 Students
Austin Peay State University 65 Students
University of Memphis 53 Students
Tennessee Technological University 53 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 51 Students
Business 39 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Biology 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Chemistry 16 Students
Accounting 14 Students
Creative Writing 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 137 Reviews
4.0 Alum
9/22/2023
I think my overall experience at Central was very memorable because I was able to create good friend groups by being involved in school activities.
2.0 Senior
8/28/2022
I couldn't agree more with what this other senior said so I'm copying and pasting it. Not a lot of nice people at the school and it can be difficult to make friends. There's always been this "black vs. white" unspoken concept at our school. The food is free for all students, so that's a plus. But if your child has any trait(s) that may result in them being a target of being bullied, do not send them there. The counseling isn't very good either. I had to email a counselor roughly 5 times over the course of a week to get them to finally respond. Also, they don't prepare us for college as much as I would have liked. I didn't know what MLA format even was until this year.
3.0 Senior
12/7/2020
Central High School is an overall decent school. But it contains a lot of issues between races and students seem to be unhappy with the school.
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3.6 12 Reviews
5.0 other
4/19/2020
I entered Central with mixed feelings, having heard not the best things about the school, and most of my friends were attending Ooltewah instead. However, looking back, I have no regrets. I absolutely loved my experience at Central. It is its own community, but you definitely get back what you put i...
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1.0 student
1/27/2018
I really can't believe a school could actually be this bad, they don't care, the teachers told me that I was faking my desease even though i had multiple doctors tell them what was wrong, then they acused me of lying about trying to get work so that i wouldnt fall behind. i really wish i could say s...
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4.0 other
3/3/2016
Our family chose Central over Ooltewah and have been more than pleased with the decision! The principal is outstanding. My child is having a wonderful high school experience at Central. No drama... just a good education and fun playing sports. What high school should be.
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5.0 student
6/17/2014
Central High School has improved a lot! School is what you make it while you are there. I'm involved in a lot of school activities, and the teachers have always been supportive of me.
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