Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 6-12
423 E Central St,  Springfield, MO
Midtown Springfield Neighborhood
Springfield R-XII School District
4.0
4.6
1,490 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Lisa Anderson
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
114
Full Time Teachers
114
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
670
Verbal
660
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
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
Average

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
2
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
338:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
66.7%
Hispanic
9.6%
Black
9.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.8%
Two or more races
6.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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 State University 289 Students
University of Missouri 204 Students
Drury University 143 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 142 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 113 Students
Saint Louis University 85 Students
Ozarks Technical Community College 82 Students
Missouri University of Science and Technology 61 Students
Truman State University 57 Students
University of Arkansas 55 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 91 Students
Biology 72 Students
Business 59 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 59 Students
Chemistry 39 Students
Computer Science 37 Students
Film and Video Studies 37 Students
Nursing 35 Students
Political Science and Government 35 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 269 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/2/2024
Overall the academics of the school are fairly solid. However, the school is heavily academic-based so the schedule and flexibility are not the best. One other thing that I would love to see an improvement on is announcements. The school should more often use email to provide students with information instead of solely announcing on the announcements
5.0 Senior
6/16/2024
I would like to see extensions of the IB Program within the school and see new classes, more students, and more faculty be involved with it.
4.0 Freshman
10/5/2023
My overall experience with Central was good. The staff, teachers, and students there are very hardworking, and fun to collaborate with. The curriculum is challenging and on-point. My best experience at Central was getting to join in its wide variety of extracurriculars. Perhaps something that could change is the school environment, as it can be noisy at times.
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4.6 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/31/2022
Both of my Daughters attend Central and are in the IB programs, and have joined the A+ program. Both sing in the Choir and are members of the Kilties the oldest all female drum and bugle corps in the nation. Proud traditional values.
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5.0 parent
10/18/2017
Central is an amazing school. Both my girls have had nothing but incredible experiences at Central. Staff, teachers, and principals are incredible with the kids.
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5.0 other
5/26/2014
We love Central! Wouldn't go anywhere else in Springfield. Very liberal school, which is a great fit for me and my family.
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2.0 parent
5/31/2013
The level of education at Central seems great at first. They have the IB program and are highly ranked nationally. The problem is that they spend too much time focusing on acceptance of liberal, worldly ideals. We are not a crazy right wing family but my son hated the widespread promotion of homosex...
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