Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 6-12
423 E Central St,  Springfield, MO
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
12:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
95%

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
12:1
Teachers
120
Full Time Teachers
120
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
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
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%

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 276 Students
University of Missouri 204 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 141 Students
Drury University 136 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 103 Students
Saint Louis University 87 Students
Ozarks Technical Community College 77 Students
University of Chicago 58 Students
University of Arkansas 57 Students
Missouri University of Science and Technology 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 85 Students
Biology 72 Students
Business 59 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Chemistry 37 Students
Political Science and Government 36 Students
Nursing 33 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Film and Video Studies 33 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 271 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
1/3/2024
attending central high school is definitely an interesting experience. the academics are stellar and the ib program definitely helps that, but the building is very old, people smoke weed in the bathrooms, and the sports teams aside from basketball and swim are bad. the rest of it isn't terrible, though.
GreatSchools Reviews
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.
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.
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.
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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Central High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Springfield, MO and is served by the Springfield R-XII School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 1,490 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $194,258. Discover additional schools in the area, like Greene Valley School, Hillcrest High School, Parkview High School, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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