Central High School

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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
1280
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
123
Full Time Teachers
123
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
630
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
338:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
62.7%
Hispanic
12.5%
Black
9.5%
Two or more races
8.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
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 295 Students
University of Missouri 215 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 146 Students
Drury University 138 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 99 Students
Saint Louis University 83 Students
Ozarks Technical Community College 83 Students
University of Chicago 61 Students
Missouri University of Science and Technology 57 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 48 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 82 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Business 58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 56 Students
Political Science and Government 37 Students
Chemistry 36 Students
Film and Video Studies 35 Students
Nursing 34 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 262 Reviews
5.0 Junior
3/7/2026
Some of my favorite things about central are the building and its history. Compared to the prison cells that are basically every other high school, or just school in general, that I have visited, Central actually feels like a place that is livid in and alive.
4.0 Senior
6/12/2025
The best part of this school is the many opportunities for academic including AP, IB, Honors and normal classes as well. But also the pathways of CP and DP. The worst part of this school would probably be the bathroom they are nasty.
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.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,490 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% 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 3.55, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $194,702. 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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