Central High School vs. North High School
Should you attend Central High School or North 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 Nebraska for:
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Diversity
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,674 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,728 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska 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 Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,674 students
1,728 students


% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%


Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
82 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#731 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#848 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
20%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
25%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
24%


Graduation Rate
72%
72%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
618
389
Grade 10 Students
604
443
Grade 11 Students
657
384
Grade 12 Students
795
512
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%


% Asian
3%
2%


% Hispanic
35%
22%


% Black
28%
48%


% White
28%
21%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%


Diversity Score
0.72
0.68


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%

