Delta High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Delta 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
Delta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 119 students in grades 6-12, Delta High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 1,341 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
119 students
1,341 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1439 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1129 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
16
-
Grade 7 Students
11
-
Grade 8 Students
16
-
Grade 9 Students
19
396
Grade 10 Students
21
340
Grade 11 Students
17
306
Grade 12 Students
19
299
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
1%
29%
% White
96%
53%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
9%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
