North High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend North High School or Central 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
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,650 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,087 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,650 students
1,087 students
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
77 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#833 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Graduation Rate
96%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
50
Grade 9 Students
471
273
Grade 10 Students
390
256
Grade 11 Students
398
262
Grade 12 Students
391
246
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
8%
9%
% White
74%
78%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%