Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1530 Monmouth St,  Independence, OR
Central School District
3.8
1.8
1,100 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
540
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
21.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
3
Equity
6
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
80.3%
State Average
43.9%
Science
63.5%
State Average
40.9%
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
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
1%
Black
<1%
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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 207 Students
Western Oregon University 193 Students
Chemeketa Community College 159 Students
University of Oregon 136 Students
Portland State University 116 Students
Willamette University 78 Students
University of Portland 67 Students
Linfield University 60 Students
Oregon Institute of Technology 51 Students
Oregon Health & Science University 48 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 43 Students
Business 42 Students
Nursing 37 Students
Biology 26 Students
Education 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Graphic Design 16 Students
Dental Hygiene 16 Students
Computer Science 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 119 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
7/11/2020
Central is a very multicultural school. They have awesome teacher and awesome sports team. One of the biggest successes we did this year was probably the freshman football team going undefeated. Our school is very diverse and you rarely see any bullying. Our staff and students take bullying very very seriously. Students will stand up for students who need help. Also the grades aren't really a problem all teacher help all the students to be successful.
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.
5.0 Senior
4/27/2020
An awesome school with great teachers. The atmosphere is always positive with people pushing you to be your best.
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1.8 4 Reviews
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...
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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.
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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(
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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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