Northern High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Northern 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
Northern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,088 students in grades 9-12, Northern High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 999 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,088 students
999 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
55 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#98 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#70 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
76%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
56%
Graduation Rate
98%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
275
260
Grade 10 Students
265
256
Grade 11 Students
281
234
Grade 12 Students
267
249
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
5%
% Black
7%
3%
% White
71%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%