Central High School

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Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5000 Warrior Dr,  Norton, VA
Wise County Public Schools
3.8
3.2
676 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Charles W. Collins
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
97%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
97%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
29
Math
26
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
33.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
294:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
93.2%
Hispanic
2.4%
Two or more races
1.9%
Black
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#15 Niche Standout HS in Virginia
Source: Niche

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.
The University of Virginia's College at Wise 166 Students
East Tennessee State University 78 Students
University of Virginia 70 Students
Radford University 68 Students
James Madison University 63 Students
Virginia Tech 60 Students
Mountain Empire Community College 51 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 43 Students
William & Mary 40 Students
Liberty University 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 39 Students
Biology 28 Students
Nursing 23 Students
Business 19 Students
Education 19 Students
Chemistry 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
History Teacher Education 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 26 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/30/2025
My experience at central high school has been very fulfilling. The school is a wonderful environment for students consisting of positive strides among faculty and students, great involvement, and a thorough education. One thing I wish to see change would be more student involvement.
3.0 Senior
11/3/2024
Overall Central High School is a very safe school to attend. There has been several changes in the last couple of year with the principal being one of those. There are a few teachers that make it very difficult, there should be a guideline on the way they can teach
5.0 Senior
11/18/2020
A great school with teachers that care about their students. Great school spirit and a state winning school. Many different clubs and activities to get involved.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
5.0 student
9/17/2017
This school is very friendly and very educational
2.0 student
2/16/2012
I attend this school, I have for 2 years and i have to say, this school is not the best. the teachers are okay but some have high tempers and do not focus on the child but yet the class. They do not go out of their way to help a specific child. Hardly any tutoring or after school staying occurs, the...
1.0 parent
12/5/2007
5.0 parent
8/28/2007

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Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Norton, VA, in the Norton neighborhood, and is served by the Wise County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 676 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 97% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $137,712. Discover additional schools in the area, like J.I. Burton High School, Norton Elementary School, L.F. Addington Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Norton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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