Central High School vs. Hampshire High School
Should you attend Central High School or Hampshire 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
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Hampshire High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,387 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,938 students in grades 9-12, Hampshire 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 30% (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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,387 students
1,938 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
122 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#474 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1041 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
54%
Graduation Rate
96%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
380
539
Grade 10 Students
356
460
Grade 11 Students
316
441
Grade 12 Students
335
498
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
7%
% Hispanic
21%
27%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
61%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%