Centennial High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Centennial High School or Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,444 students in grades 9-12, Centennial High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,597 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,444 students
1,597 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
109 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1412 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#977 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
54%
Graduation Rate
77%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
495
525
Grade 10 Students
357
409
Grade 11 Students
311
365
Grade 12 Students
281
298
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
9%
% Hispanic
11%
18%
% Black
41%
27%
% White
29%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%