Central High School vs. Wilson High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
n/a
Overview
Serving 603 students in grades 7-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Serving 671 students in grades 7-12, Wilson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
603 students
671 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#548 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
113
106
Grade 8 Students
99
108
Grade 9 Students
103
130
Grade 10 Students
105
96
Grade 11 Students
83
114
Grade 12 Students
100
117
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
1%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
90%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
