Central High School vs. North High School
Should you attend Central High School or North 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
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Top Rankings
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,733 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,837 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,733 students
1,837 students
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
98 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1518 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1586 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
11%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
23%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
9%
Graduation Rate
69%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
400
463
Grade 10 Students
410
445
Grade 11 Students
444
472
Grade 12 Students
479
457
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
2%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
67%
82%
% Black
15%
9%
% White
7%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%