Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

1530 Monmouth St, Independence, OR

Central School District

3.7

1.8

1,008 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1

Average SAT Score
1110

Average ACT Score
24

Math Proficiency
7%

Reading Proficiency
25%

Average GPA
3.54

Graduation Rate
76%

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 25%
Math Proficiency 7%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 21:1 Teachers 47	Full Time Teachers 47
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

College Prep

Average SAT 1110 Math 540 Verbal 570	Average ACT 24 Math 23 English 23 Reading 25 Science 23
Number of AP Courses 7	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

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

366:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.1%	Female 47.7%
Hispanic 48.8%	White 43.6%
Two or more races 4%	Native American 1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%
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 211 Students

Western Oregon University 189 Students

University of Oregon 148 Students

Chemeketa Community College 148 Students

Portland State University 114 Students

Willamette University 73 Students

University of Portland 68 Students

Linfield University 67 Students

Oregon Institute of Technology 54 Students

Oregon Health & Science University 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

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

Business 45 Students

Nursing 41 Students

Psychology 40 Students

Biology 25 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students

Education 20 Students

Accounting 16 Students

Dental Hygiene 16 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students

Criminology 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

2.0 Senior

4/27/2023

Central definitely needs more options when it comes to classes. There aren't many electives, and you get stuck taking lots of study halls.

5.0 Junior

8/20/2020

Central High School teachers and staff are very determined to make their school a safe environment for students. Teachers give an equal opportunity for all students and try to make their high school experience as memorable as possible.

4.0 Senior

4/13/2018

Central High School has given me the opportunity to grow and exceed in academics. I enjoy the variety of choices of classes that there is at CHS.

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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

$277K - $1.1M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$432,323

Median Lot Size

7,405 Sq Ft

% Renters

43%

Average Household Income

$86,795

% of College Grads

20.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,569 Sq Ft

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3 Baths
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5 Baths
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1 Bath
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1 Bath
1,307 Sq Ft

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Land
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547+ Sq Ft

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1-2 Baths
725+ Sq Ft

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Studio - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
411+ Sq Ft

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2 - 3 Beds
2 Baths
771+ Sq Ft

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Monmouth, OR

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1 Bath
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1 Bath
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1-2 Baths
440+ Sq Ft

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1-2 Baths
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1 Bath

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2.5 Baths
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3.5 Baths
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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 1,008 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 7% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% 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 24. The average home value in this area is $432,323. 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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