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
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Christopher Jones
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
69%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.24
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
980
Math
470
Verbal
510
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
21
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

Source: GreatSchools
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 400 Students
Northern Arizona University 319 Students
Phoenix College 252 Students
University of Arizona 237 Students
Grand Canyon University 216 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 131 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 91 Students
Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus 79 Students
GateWay Community College - Phoenix 78 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 73 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 74 Students
Business 69 Students
Psychology 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Biology 37 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 27 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 24 Students
Chemistry 18 Students
Nursing Assistant 18 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.
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.
3.0 Senior
9/28/2022
central high school is a decent school, i did make good memories there i made good friends. The safety there is okay, three weeks ago there was a threat that they were going to shoot up the school, and there has been threats before but it never actually happened, but this time they put us on lockdown and got the guy who posted it. The week after that kids were getting into fights during my lunch, and i saw what happened and it's something that is going to stick with me for the rest of my life.
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. 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 B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.24, the graduation rate is 69%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $638,676. 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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