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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Academics
gradeC
Diversity
gradeB
Teachers
gradeB
College Prep
gradeC+
Clubs & Activities
gradeB+
Administration
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Sports
gradeA
Food
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Resources & Facilities
gradeC
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Central High School is a public school located in MEMPHIS, TN. It has 1,300 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 3% of students are at least proficient in math and 28% in reading.
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About
About Central High School...
- AP Offered
- Gifted Prog. Offered
- High School
- School District
- Memphis-Shelby County Schools
- Tennessee
- Memphis
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
28%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
3%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
81%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1120
41
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
AP Enrollment
12%
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Living in the Area
Memphis
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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Cost of Living
gradeB+
Good for Families
gradeC+
Housing
gradeC+
Median Household Income
$48,090
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,050
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$139,600
National
$281,900
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Culture & Safety
Poll
75%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.36 responses
Poll
67%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.36 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on
109 responses
Homecoming
28%
Central's annual parade
16%
Class Wars
16%
Pep Rallys
9%
Marching Band
7%
Homecoming
6%
Pep rallies
5%
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Students
Diversity
gradeB
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,300
Free or Reduced Lunch
50%
82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.38 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.38 responses
82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.38 responses
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
19:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
Average salary for all teachers within the district.
$57,142
Teachers in First/Second Year
17.1%
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.52 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.52 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.52 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
gradeB+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$11,732/ year
National
$12,239
88%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.52 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.52 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.52 responses
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Central High School Reviews
Rating 4.01 out of 5 302 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
My experience with Central High School honestly went pretty well. I made wonderful friends and connections that I am sure will follow me for many years to come. Most of the teachers are pleasant and determined to push us students to strive for our best without seeming demanding or scary. They are genuinely good people I will most likely remember for the rest of my life. And there is so much diversity ranging from African Americans to Muslim, Asian, Filipino, Hispanic, you name it! My time at Central THE High School was pretty great. Of course, every school has its downfall. Not every teacher was amazing, and I'd rather not remember them; multiple fights could happen anywhere at any time of the day. The food was atrocious and could definitely be put in the top five things that should be revamped in the school, and so on and so forth. Overall, just like any school out there, it can have ups and downs, but as long as you find your own standing, you'll be right as rain!
- Senior
- a month ago
Rating 3 out of 5
My overall experience attending Central High School for the past four years has definitely been one to remember which includes both good times and bad times. Good times include pep rallies, games, parades, cheering, student council, and other fun activities. However, the bad times includes the noneffective metal detectors, only being able to enter and exit two doors, the administration over the senior class in particular this current school year who has not done little to nothing as far as senior activities, the violence, and more. But overall Central did provide a pretty good college readiness experience and helped me to break out of my shell and meet some really good people over the past four year no matter their ethnicity because they are also really big on diversity.
- Senior
- a month ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Central has really prepared me for things I should expect in college. The high workload and thesis involved during my senior year really put into perspective what I should anticipate. I definitely wish the sports sector received a little more funding although central is primarily an academic school, but it would allow more high academic kids to continue with their dreams to play at a competitive level as well.
- Senior
- 4 months ago
