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Jefferson County Public Schools

Central High School

  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • Louisville, KY
  • 290 reviews
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      B-
    4. College Prep
      C
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    Central High School is a public, magnet school located in Louisville, KY. It has 1,099 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 20% of students are at least proficient in math and 45% in reading.
    jefferson.kyschools.us
    (502) 485-8226
    1130 W Chestnut St
    Louisville, KY 40203
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    Central High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    45%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    20%
    Average Graduation Rate
    98%
    Average SAT
    1050
    12 responses
    Average ACT
    20
    347 responses
    AP Enrollment
    11%
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    Living in the Area
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      A-
    2. Good for Families
      C+
    3. Housing
      C-
    Median Household Income
    $17,957
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $535
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $24,809
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    79%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.34 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.34 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 69 responses
    Report
    • Pap rallys
      19%
    • Prom!!
      19%
    • Football
      17%
    • All events
      14%
    • Basketball
      6%
    • PTSA
      6%
    • Spirit Week
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,099
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    79%
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.33 responses
    91%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.33 responses
    91%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.33 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $62,771
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    4%
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.50 responses
    84%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.50 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.50 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $12,905/ year
    National
    $12,239
    88%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.50 responses
    60%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.50 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.49 responses
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    I LOVE Central. Being as though I would like to attend an HBCU, coming straight from a historically black high school really helps! Nearly all our teachers and administrators are alumni of Central, since they spent time at Central as a student and want to come back to work? Really shows that Central is THE place to be.
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    In general I love my school. But like any other establishment there are things that could be better. The funding over the entire school is not where it should be we struggle to get lots of things updated compared to other schools in our district. We have a surplus of teachers and students. Being a historically black high school we have strong African American history however the rest of the diversity within the school still shines with Asian Student Union, Hispanic Student Union, and African Student Association. We have great love and respect for our Alums who come back on a regular basis to visit their magnets. We have Medical, Business, Law, and STEM magnets that strive to prepare us for college and give us insights into college but also prepare us for work outside of school.
    Starting off at Central I was very nervous coming in all because I didn’t know what to expect. Just one month into school I had lots of friends and was enjoying my experience. The teachers were very nice and the classes had a challenge. Every student was willing to help one another throughtout the hallways and weighing the classroom. You’re given the chance to become apart of a magnet with business, law, sports marketing, nursing, dentistry and even vet. The school obtains so many opportunities to become successful in your next step up in life and higher education. Although Central can be serious about their work just like any school should but, Central also knows how to have a great time. I enjoyed my high school experience at the one and only historically black high school, Central High In Louisville, KY and would love to do it again!