Central High School
- Public, Magnet
- CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD
Magnet School
Central High School
- grade C minusOverall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD
- Rating 3.18 out of 5 153 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade C minus
- College Prepgrade C
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C
- Administrationgrade D minus
- Sportsgrade B
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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From Central High School
Welcome to Central High School! We are thrilled to have your family consider becoming part of our Falcon family.
Central High School is a diverse institution of learning where the safety of our students and high-quality opportunities for learning and enrichment are our top priority. We are proud to offer student clubs such as Art Club, Mock Trial, Show Time Models, Sensations Dance Team, IB Book Club, Poetry Club, Game Club, Yearbook and a host of sports programs. We pride ourselves in being a certified Maryland Green School. School hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
Some of our unique education opportunities & programs of study include:
- International Baccalaureate Program
- French Immersion
- Career Technical Education
- Homeland Securities
- JROTC
- Child Growth Development
- Architecture & Design
- Graphic Art
- Health & Biosciences
- Evening Virtual Program (EVP)
- Educational Online Program (EOP)
Discover the many benefits of our nurturing school environment today!
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Central High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
37%
Percent Proficient - Math
12%
Average Graduation Rate
62%
Average SAT
960
199 responses
Average ACT
22
19 responses
AP Enrollment
13%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade C+
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$69,013
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,363
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$277,500
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
50%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 16 responsesPoll
50%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 16 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
750
Free or Reduced Lunch
60%
50%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 20 responses45%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 20 responses65%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 20 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$72,458
Teachers in First/Second Year
20.2%
54%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 28 responses50%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 28 responses50%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 28 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$17,178 / year
National
$12,23952%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 31 responses23%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 31 responses26%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 31 responsesCentral High School Reviews
Rating 3.18 out of 5 153 reviews
The school has alot of great programs. However, there has been many times i've walked down the hall or was on the bus and weed filled the air. There are a good amount of students rude and disrespectful. I would only recommend coming to this school if you are in I.B/French immersion or AP classes. From my experience, I.B classes get a better learning experience. There was one point where the school had like 15 long term subs. I.B students are required to have a teacher so you would not experience this in core classes most likely if you were in I.B. However in a few of my elective classes, I did have a long term sub. Quality of education varies alot depending on if you are in general ED or an advanced program.
My overall experience at my high school was really good. I enjoyed being surrounded by teachers and administrators that cared a lot about our education and wanted to make sure that our entire class succeeded. I also enjoyed participating in school events such as spirit week, dress down days, and more. Even though I loved my high school, their are a few things that I would want to change. I would include more school counselors to be able to help more students at once. I would also want the teachers to give students more time to take notes and study in school especially before exams because a lot of students may need more help than others to complete their work and also for the students that play sports and need more time to gain information on what everyone is learning in school.
My experience has been good central high school has taught me a lot about my and central high school has challenged me to step out of my comfort zone to grow. I had walked into opportunities that has infused me with knowledge that has challenged me to be a strong student. I have also learned to take opportunities and to apply yourself even when it gets uncomfortable.