Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
306 S Bellevue Blvd,  Memphis, TN
Shelby County Schools
4.0
5.0
1,300 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Greg Mccullough
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
89%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
42.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
22.2%
State Average
56.3%
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
349:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Black
83.3%
Hispanic
7%
Two or more races
4.6%
White
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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.
University of Memphis 423 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 322 Students
Tennessee State University 273 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 232 Students
Jackson State University 197 Students
Austin Peay State University 170 Students
Christian Brothers University 124 Students
University of Tennessee at Martin 114 Students
Mississippi State University 106 Students
Southwest Tennessee Community College 88 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 114 Students
Biology 98 Students
Business 93 Students
Psychology 83 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 52 Students
Computer Science 35 Students
Marketing 32 Students
Chemistry 32 Students
Political Science and Government 31 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 278 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/9/2025
My experience at Central High School was good I got to meet new people and achieve many things that I never thought I would've when I first arrived to high school.
4.0 Senior
10/28/2024
Overall central high school is a pretty good school if you want to have access to resources for colleges and or getting ready for test and important things like fasfa and sats.
4.0 Senior
9/5/2024
My overall experience at central high has been pretty normal, I don't really be in the way, I get my work done and go one with my day.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 7 Reviews
5.0 teacher
4/11/2017
The students are well in touch with their classwork
5.0 parent
8/14/2012
When I was ready to move into a new neighborhood in 2007, I was so grateful to be able to move to the Central Garden area so that he could be a part of such a great I institution. The teachers care as Well as the principal, the children are well rounded, and there are a variety of things to learn in...
5.0 parent
3/7/2009
5.0 other
2/24/2009

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Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Memphis, TN and is served by the Shelby County Schools in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,300 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $188,470. Discover additional schools in the area, like Medical District High School, Booker T. Washington Middle & High School, Hollis F. Price Middle College High School, and more. Learn more about what Memphis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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