Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2400 Dobbs Dr,  Phenix City, AL
Phenix City Schools
3.7
3.4
1,568 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Thomas Vickers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
18%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
22
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
51.6%
State Average
27.8%
Science
38.7%
State Average
21.8%
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
451:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Black
61.1%
White
22.5%
Hispanic
10.8%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#16 Best HS For Athletes in Alabama
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.
Auburn University 319 Students
The University of Alabama 293 Students
Troy University 292 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 287 Students
Alabama State University 199 Students
Alabama A&M University 177 Students
Columbus State University 176 Students
Jacksonville State University 140 Students
Tuskegee University 128 Students
University of South Alabama 122 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 161 Students
Business 93 Students
Psychology 77 Students
Biology 69 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 32 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 31 Students
Accounting 31 Students
Education 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 323 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/7/2024
Central was an amazing place to spend my final four years of school. We were a strong school that heavily supported each other but we were not perfect. We cared so much about sports and extracurriculars but didn't give enough credit to some students. I loved this school and I never had a bad experience!
4.0 Alum
4/6/2024
Central High School has a variety of things for students to explore and find themselves. Many sports, clubs, activities, and events. There aren't many things to change other than wanting a bigger variety when it comes to food.
5.0 Senior
12/3/2023
The best thing about Central High School is that they prepare you for your future. They make sure that you have all of the resources readily available to you. They also care about their students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 8 Reviews
2.0 student
9/4/2025
This school is weird and the teachers don't teach. Would not recommend coming here. You are better off homeschooling. Trust me.
4.0 student
7/7/2024
I am half deaf and needed a hearing aid. Due to my chronic illness I had to miss multiple days of school but it was no issue as I had a 504 plan allowing me to do so. At the end of the year I had to go fully virtual and I had a great experience with that with the help of the counsellors and the Edgu...
1.0 parent
7/11/2022
Bullies, mainly principal. Guns at football games. Phenix City Schools are horrible. I had to take my son out. Run.
5.0 student
12/17/2018
Good high school alway be the red davil

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Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Phenix City, AL, in the Phenix City neighborhood, and is served by the Phenix City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 1,568 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.29, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $204,402. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central Freshman Academy, Success Academy, Smiths Station High School, and more. Learn more about what Phenix City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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