Center High School

Center High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8715 Holmes Rd,  Kansas City, MO
Waldo Neighborhood
Center School District
3.8
3.8
727 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Sharon Ahuna
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
910
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
910
Math
460
Verbal
450
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
20%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
2
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
334:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Black
64%
White
15.9%
Hispanic
11.2%
Two or more races
8%
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.
University of Missouri - Kansas City 163 Students
University of Missouri 141 Students
University of Central Missouri 108 Students
Missouri State University 93 Students
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City 75 Students
Missouri Western State University 74 Students
Kansas State University 70 Students
The University of Kansas 57 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 56 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 57 Students
Nursing 53 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Biology 27 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Marketing 14 Students
Physical Therapy 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 128 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/31/2024
My overall experience with Center Senior High School was pretty great and the teachers were amazing.
3.0 Alum
5/29/2024
Going to Center Senior High School taught me a lot of things about people and how to process life with them. The best part was my teachers and getting to do fun things. The worst part was having to deal with some of the stuck up admin with having favoritism. What I would like you change about that school is some of the admin.
4.0 Senior
8/30/2023
Overall my years at center high school I can say Ive had a good expirience. They have given awesome oppurtunities like recieving my cna at 17 and plenty of AP courses. They have given me a well rounded education on most things I need to know for my college life.
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
4.0 student
11/21/2023
I currently go to CHS and all I can say is how many of us honestly enjoy it. Well, as much as a high schooler can enjoy school. I'm a quote, "good kid" so my experience may be different than others, but it is honestly a pretty good school. We get a lot of flack compared to some of the "nicer" school...
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5.0 parent
12/14/2016
Caring teachers and staff. Excellent counseling for future beyond high school. Great community support and involvement. Small teacher to student ratio. Highest paid and best educated teachers in the state of MO.
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2.0 parent
12/15/2013
I have one child left at Center High School. While there are a number of excellent teachers, administration is so bad that it keeps parents away from crucial involvement. I've spoken to many families who have left Center due to the ineptitude of Center's administration and the flagrant ignoring of p...
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4.0 parent
8/6/2013
My School is Center High School. A hidden gem in South Kansas City. They are their own district and not only fully accredited, but also a 2012 Missouri Gold Star School of Excellence. The district is the right size for the staff to get to know families and help them through their entire school caree...
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