Central High School vs. West High School
Should you attend Central High School or West 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 Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,281 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,417 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,281 students
1,417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
91 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#354 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#172 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Graduation Rate
95%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
333
367
Grade 10 Students
297
336
Grade 11 Students
323
368
Grade 12 Students
328
346
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
16%
% Hispanic
9%
4%
% Black
17%
11%
% White
54%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%