High Point Central High School

801 Ferndale Boulevard
High Point, NC 27262
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,081 students in grades 9-12, High Point Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,081 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

High Point Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

High Point Central High School's student population of 1,081 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,081 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

High Point Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Point Central High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1894 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of High Point Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of High Point Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of High Point Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of High Point Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of High Point Central High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in High Point Central High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in High Point Central High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
33%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in High Point Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
39%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in High Point Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in High Point Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in High Point Central High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in High Point Central High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of High Point Central High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of High Point Central High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in High Point Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in High Point Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Point Central High School's ranking?
High Point Central High School is ranked #1894 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Point Central High School?
The graduation rate of High Point Central High School is 93%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend High Point Central High School?
1,081 students attend High Point Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of High Point Central High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Point Central High School?
High Point Central High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does High Point Central High School offer ?
High Point Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High Point Central High School part of?
High Point Central High School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,081 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 93% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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