Central High School

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Central High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
103 School Rd,  West Helena, AR
Helena-West Helena School District
3.3
5.0
439 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Earnest Simpson IIi
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Average GPA
3.23
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.23
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
510
Verbal
530
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
18
Reading
18
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
4.2%
Science
7.1%
English
43.2%
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
282:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Black
96.1%
White
1.5%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Hispanic
<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.
University of Central Arkansas 110 Students
University of Arkansas 85 Students
Arkansas State University 85 Students
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 85 Students
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 68 Students
Arkansas Tech University 55 Students
University of Memphis 52 Students
Henderson State University 52 Students
Jackson State University 51 Students
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas 47 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 35 Students
Business 24 Students
Psychology 17 Students
Biology 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 11 Students
Criminology 10 Students
Small Business Management 10 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Real Estate 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 73 Reviews
4.0 Junior
9/22/2025
Central High School is nothing more different than any other High school I know. It's many ways for improvement, but that is normal for any school district. I am proud to be apart of CHS
4.0 Senior
2/1/2024
Central high school is academically okay. The major problem I have is sports. We don't have enough transportation for most sports to travel.
5.0 Senior
5/8/2019
Attending school is was always feeling important for me and my mom. My plan is to enroll into college starting in the summer working on my basics in order to obtain a degree to become an computer engineer. The reason why i want to study about computer engineering is because I have always had a fascination with computers and their software. the things i liked about central high school is being in class with my classmates. As of a class we all do some funny things something and work hard of trying to make it somewhere in life. The things that i like to change about central high school is stopping the violence in our community. And to show people we aren't afraid what will come for us in the future.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 student
12/8/2009

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Central High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in West Helena, AR and is served by the Helena-West Helena School District in Arkansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 439 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.23, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 18. Discover additional schools in the area, like Desoto School, KIPP Delta Collegiate High School, KIPP Delta College Preparatory School, and more. Learn more about what West Helena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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