Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4525 N Central Ave,  Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Union High School District
3.7
4.1
1,970 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Christopher Jones
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.25
Graduation Rate
69%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.25
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
113
Full Time Teachers
113
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
480
Verbal
520
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
24.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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
9%
State Average
44%
Science
10%
State Average
31%
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
633:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Hispanic
67.3%
Black
15.3%
Native American
6.3%
White
6.1%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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.
Arizona State University 379 Students
Northern Arizona University 305 Students
Phoenix College 232 Students
University of Arizona 221 Students
Grand Canyon University 212 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 120 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 86 Students
Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus 78 Students
GateWay Community College - Phoenix 74 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 69 Students
Business 65 Students
Psychology 43 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Biology 36 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 27 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 22 Students
Chemistry 18 Students
Dental Hygiene 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 316 Reviews
4.0 Junior
10/3/2024
I think Central High School is a good school. It also have a lot of resources to help me on my classes.
3.0 Alum
6/10/2024
The best experiences I've had at Central High School most involved club activities or my choir. I was able to create many of my friends through these clubs and I'm still friends with many of them. However, there was an issue with fighting and low attendance. I really liked my teachers, but some teaching styles were not the best for my education.
4.0 Senior
1/30/2024
My experience at Central high school has been overall enjoyable. As someone who isn't to involved in sports or clubs I didn't feel pressured to join anything like that. Thought there is definitely opportunities to do so. The students and staff are diverse so that's a plus.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 19 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/1/2022
I'm actually surprised that Central is getting a below average rating. I've been very happy with the school for my great grandson who lives with me.
1.0 parent
10/27/2021
I hated it here never any help with the teachers
5.0 parent
7/16/2016
Great school! Many reviews complain about fights and exposure to drugs. This is not unique to this school.
5.0 other
2/11/2016
Rate my Central High experience?Simple.Go knock on a few doors in the Central corridor.You will find that 75% of them are owned by former but still proud 1970s era Bobcats who want their children to have the same great experience as they had.I just was introduced to an absolute stranger who happened...

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Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Phoenix Union High School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,970 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.25, the graduation rate is 69%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $634,032. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pxu City, Phoenix Coding Academy, North High School, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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