Ralston High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Ralston 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
Ralston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,024 students in grades 9-12, Ralston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,587 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,024 students
2,587 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
125 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#855 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#775 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Graduation Rate
81%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
263
589
Grade 10 Students
260
662
Grade 11 Students
235
600
Grade 12 Students
266
736
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
45%
35%
% Black
6%
30%
% White
42%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%