Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2602 Edmond St,  Saint Joseph, MO
St. Joseph School District
3.9
5.0
1,720 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Terri Godfrey
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
79%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
110
Full Time Teachers
110
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
54.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
336:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
67.5%
Hispanic
11.5%
Two or more races
8.3%
Black
7.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<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.
Missouri Western State University 524 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 347 Students
University of Missouri 281 Students
Missouri State University 198 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 159 Students
University of Central Missouri 126 Students
Truman State University 106 Students
The University of Kansas 93 Students
Missouri University of Science and Technology 90 Students
Kansas State University 85 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 95 Students
Business 87 Students
Biology 86 Students
Psychology 68 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Computer Science 35 Students
Education 35 Students
Veterinary Sciences 30 Students
Elementary Education 29 Students
Physical Therapy 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 194 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/21/2025
Overall a good school, they help when students need extra tutoring. They make it easy for students to understand the curriculum. It could be a safer space but they still care for each student.
3.0 Senior
12/16/2024
my best experience is the assembly gathering where the teacher and student play all kind fun game every month, I don't have bad experience in central highs school.
4.0 Senior
4/12/2023
I liked that it had a lot of classes to offer. It also allowed for a partnership through the local technical school which allows for students to learn a trade as well as go through high school. And it is free. I would however like to see more support for less recognized groups like choir and JROTC.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/26/2021
My experience at CHS has been so nice.
5.0 student
1/21/2021
I currently go to Central High School and I love the school very much.
5.0 student
8/11/2017
I went to Central from 9th-10th grade and it was the best experience a high school could give you. Everyone there is very nice and friendly, the teachers stay late for tutoring, they reply to emails immediately, and their main goal is to help the students. For these teachers they aren't working to p...
5.0 student
11/5/2013
Central High School is my current high school and I hope to never leave, honestly. I'm in 9th grade and I couldn't have hoped for a more hospitable and caring environment provided by teachers and upperclassmen for my beginning high school experience. It's a great school and I truly feel like all of...

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Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Saint Joseph, MO and is served by the St. Joseph School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 1,720 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% 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 3.48, the graduation rate is 79%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $133,965. Discover additional schools in the area, like Helen M. Davis School, Virtual Academy, Hillyard Technical Center, and more. Learn more about what Saint Joseph has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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