Central High School

106 S 6th St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 101 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Central High School's student population of 101 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2419 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Central High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Central High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
40-49%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Central High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #2419 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Haven High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Central High School?
101 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Central High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Grand Haven Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 101 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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