Central High School vs. Burke High School
Should you attend Central High School or Burke 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Burke High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,587 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 26% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). 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 21:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,693 students in grades 9-12, Burke 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 26% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,587 students
1,693 students
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
86 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#775 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#808 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Graduation Rate
70%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
589
398
Grade 10 Students
662
421
Grade 11 Students
600
421
Grade 12 Students
736
453
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
35%
22%
% Black
30%
30%
% White
25%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%