Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3221 Indiana Ave,  Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Public Schools
3.5
5.0
472 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Madry Anthony
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.15
Graduation Rate
67%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.15
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
470
Verbal
480
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
10.2%
State Average
13.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
235:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
Black
78.6%
Hispanic
11.6%
White
5.6%
Two or more races
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

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 59 Students
University of Missouri 57 Students
University of Central Missouri 52 Students
Missouri State University 43 Students
Missouri Western State University 39 Students
Lincoln University - Missouri 36 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 32 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 30 Students
Kansas State University 29 Students
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 38 Students
Business 33 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Biology 15 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Criminology 9 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 9 Students
Small Business Management 9 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 8 Students
Engineering 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 40 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/20/2026
I was only there for a year, I wasn't able to give a full experience from a four year students but from my experience it was an institution where they could get students to graduate high school. They don't really care if your ready for college they just want you to graduate
4.0 Junior
12/31/2024
Central is a very great school with amazing programs not only for college but for sports, and things to do with higher education they are very serious about students success
3.0 Senior
2/5/2023
If I had to give Tulsa Central High School a rating I would give it a(n) F. There are select few teachers that actually care about our education the rest of the faculty just wants a check and it shows . There are no field trips, school activities, and the lunch is horrible .
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/20/2022
12- year parent of KCPS, with a Junior at Central. The school has been excellent for us. Their rookie robotics team went all the way to the World Championships this year, which we were apart of. Our Junior is interning with Cerner twice a week, through the school. Our grades are great, the teachers...
5.0 student
11/25/2021
I'm going to this school right now, it getting better compare the past

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Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Kansas City, MO and is served by the Kansas City Public Schools in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 472 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.15, the graduation rate is 67%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 950 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $113,336. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lincoln College Prep., East High School, Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts, and more. Learn more about what Kansas City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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