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Central Senior High School vs. Chanhassen High School

Should you attend Central Senior High School or Chanhassen 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 Senior High School
531 Morse St
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Chanhassen High School
2200 Lyman Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Chanhassen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 334 students in grades 9-12, Central Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 1,383 students in grades 9-12, Chanhassen High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
334 students
1,383 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Senior 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 Chanhassen High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chanhassen High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Senior 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 Chanhassen High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central Public School District and the state of Minnesota, 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 Chanhassen High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Eastern Carver County Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#990 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#486 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Senior 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 Chanhassen High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
50-54%
(Top 30% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central Public School District and Minnesota 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 Chanhassen High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Eastern Carver County Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central Public School District and Minnesota 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 Chanhassen High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Eastern Carver County Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Central Public School District and Minnesota 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 Chanhassen High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Eastern Carver County Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in MN)
95%
(Top 10% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Central Public School District and Minnesota 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 Chanhassen High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Eastern Carver County Public School District and Minnesota 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 Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Chanhassen High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
87
314
Grade 10 Students
87
358
Grade 11 Students
88
357
Grade 12 Students
72
354

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Central Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chanhassen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Eastern Carver County Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central Public School District and in Minnesota, 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 Chanhassen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Eastern Carver County Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central Public School District and in Minnesota, 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 Chanhassen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Eastern Carver County Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
85%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central Public School District and in Minnesota, 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 Chanhassen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Eastern Carver County Public School District and in Minnesota, 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
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central Public School District and in Minnesota, 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 Chanhassen High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Eastern Carver County Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.27
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central Public School District and Minnesota, 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 Chanhassen High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Eastern Carver County Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central Public School District and Minnesota, 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 Chanhassen High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Eastern Carver County Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central Public School District and Minnesota, 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 Chanhassen High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Eastern Carver County Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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