Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

1530 Monmouth St, Independence, OR

Central School District

3.8

1.8

1,014 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1

Average SAT Score
1110

Average ACT Score
23

Math Proficiency
10%

Reading Proficiency
52%

Average GPA
3.54

Graduation Rate
76%

Annual Tuition
$0

C-

Academics

Teachers

College Prep

D-

Administration

C-

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

Sports

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.54

Reading Proficiency

52%

Math Proficiency

10%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

23:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

College Prep

Average SAT

1110

Math

540

Verbal

570

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

21.5%

AP Math Enrollment

Low

AP Science Enrollment

Very Low

Other AP Enrollment

High

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Average

Boys Athletic Participation

Average

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

366:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.6%

Female

48.3%

White

46.3%

Hispanic

45.7%

Two or more races

4.1%

Native American

1.3%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Black

<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.

Oregon State University 206 Students

Western Oregon University 185 Students

Chemeketa Community College 156 Students

University of Oregon 141 Students

Portland State University 110 Students

Willamette University 72 Students

University of Portland 66 Students

Linfield University 60 Students

Oregon Health & Science University 48 Students

Oregon Institute of Technology 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 40 Students

Psychology 40 Students

Nursing 39 Students

Biology 25 Students

Education 23 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students

Criminology 15 Students

Dental Hygiene 15 Students

Accounting 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

3.0 Senior

7/24/2025

Admin within the district sucks. There are a few exceptional teachers but many aren't great or really struggle with the terrible system they're working within. The academics are really not great; standards are so low and the graduation still manages to be subpar. Arts programs are good, if not very supported. Some of the students are kind and smart. Lots are not.

4.0 Junior

6/18/2022

CHS provides a wide variety of classes that allow students to test out different career paths to see what their most interested in. CHS also provides multiple CTE pathways that if a student completes the entire pathway they can get internships and certificates.

3.0 Alum

6/12/2020

At Central High School, I loved the teachers that I had. They were always very invested in my success. The sports programs were good, but I wish there were more club options for students who aren't into sports.

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2.0 parent

4/6/2024

I have been very pleased with the music program, but I would caution interactions with administration and counselors. The support is inverted. They lack the support for parents that they claim to advertise in their mandate. Record all communications or bring a friend if you raise a concern. Half tru...

1.0 parent

9/11/2017

The central school district is horrendous, almost top to bottom. MES is passable, but the middle school and high school need some state supervised intervention to even meet minimial standards.

3.0 parent

2/11/2012

i have two in the high school. one has an IEP the other WAS on the honor roll since moving to independence, so i am not happy with the school :0(

1.0 student

2/25/2011

If you think that this school is great, you're wrong. On occasion, kids might learn something. If you think that teachers are great to EVERYONE, stop talking. You may speak for yourself, because you do not know everyone. Teachers are good to whom they want to be. The staff are very rude, kids either...

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List Price Range

$293K - $1.4M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$440,583

Median Lot Size

7,405 Sq Ft

% Renters

43%

Average Household Income

$86,795

% of College Grads

20.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,566 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

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2.5 Baths
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Homes for Rent

$1,411 - $2,261 per month

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1-2 Baths
547+ Sq Ft

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Independence, OR

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Legacy Oaks Apartments
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
725+ Sq Ft

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Independence, OR

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Independence Landing Apartments
Studio - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
411+ Sq Ft

375 Osprey Ln
Independence, OR

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Ash Creek Apartments
2 Beds
1 Bath
884 Sq Ft

353-367 S 8th St
Independence, OR

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1-2 Baths
728+ Sq Ft

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Independence, OR

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Apartment for Rent
Studio - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
390+ Sq Ft

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Independence, OR

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020-Creekside Apartments
2 Beds
1 Bath
868 Sq Ft

205 N Gun Club Rd
Independence, OR

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Condo for Rent
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,250 Sq Ft

235 Catron St N
Unit A
Monmouth, OR

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Condo for Rent
Studio - 2 Beds
1 Bath
500+ Sq Ft

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Monmouth, OR

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4 Beds
2 Baths
1,425 Sq Ft

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Monmouth, OR

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Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
750 Sq Ft

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Unit 1
Monmouth, OR

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House for Rent
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,750 Sq Ft

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Monmouth, OR

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Oregon Polk County Independence 97351

Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Independence, OR, in the Independence neighborhood, and is served by the Central School District in Oregon. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,014 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 76%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $440,583. Discover additional schools in the area, like Talmadge Middle School, Ash Creek Elementary School, Monmouth Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Independence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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