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Central High School vs. Kingsley Area High School

Should you attend Central High School or Kingsley Area 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.
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School Overview

School
Central High School
1150 Milliken Dr
Traverse City, MI 49686
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Kingsley Area High School
7475 Kingsley Rd
Kingsley, MI 49649
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Kingsley Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,324 students in grades 8-12, Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 407 students in grades 9-12, Kingsley Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
1,324 students
407 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kingsley Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kingsley Area High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kingsley Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kingsley Area Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#426 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
#1390 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kingsley Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 30% in MI)
30-34%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Traverse City Area Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kingsley Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kingsley Area Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 5% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Traverse City Area Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kingsley Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kingsley Area Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Traverse City Area Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kingsley Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kingsley Area Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
87%
(Top 50% in MI)
90-94%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Traverse City Area Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kingsley Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kingsley Area Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kingsley Area High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
323
97
Grade 10 Students
345
105
Grade 11 Students
334
109
Grade 12 Students
322
96

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Traverse City Area Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kingsley Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kingsley Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Traverse City Area Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kingsley Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kingsley Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Traverse City Area Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kingsley Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kingsley Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Traverse City Area Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kingsley Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kingsley Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
89%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Traverse City Area Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kingsley Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kingsley Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Traverse City Area Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kingsley Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kingsley Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.21
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kingsley Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kingsley Area Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Traverse City Area Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kingsley Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kingsley Area Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Traverse City Area Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kingsley Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kingsley Area Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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