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Magnet School
Jefferson County Public Schools

Central High School

  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • Louisville, KY
  • 269 reviews
B-
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
    A
  7. Administration
    B+
  8. Sports
    A+
  9. Food
    B-
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B+
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Central High School is a public, magnet school located in Louisville, KY. It has 1,103 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 48% of students are at least proficient in math and 36% in reading.
Address
1130 W Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40203
Telephone
(502) 485-8226
Website
jefferson.kyschools.us

Central High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
36%
Percent Proficient - Math
48%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1180
8 responses
Average ACT
20
269 responses
AP Enrollment
11%
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Living in the Area
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B+
  2. Good for Families
    B+
  3. Housing
    B
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$49,439
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$779
National
$949
Median Home Value
$146,900
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
78%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.32 responses
Poll
88%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.32 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 57 responses
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  • Pap rallys
    23%
  • Football
    19%
  • Prom!!
    19%
  • All events
    18%
  • PTSA
    7%
  • Basketball
    4%
  • Spirit Week
    4%

Students

Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,103
Free or Reduced Lunch
81%
87%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.31 responses
90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.31 responses
90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.31 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$60,488
Teachers in First/Second Year
4%
79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.48 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.48 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.48 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
$12,451/ year
National
$12,239
88%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.48 responses
58%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.48 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.47 responses
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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!
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Going to Central is an eye opening experience. Being a historically black school, it was a reliever to be able to attend school with students of similar backgrounds and experiences! There is a plethora of diversity, thanks to the multiple magnets built to solidify career choices. It is a great place to learn about different cultures and be apart of.
Central High School is a great school, actually one of the greatest schools here in Jefferson County Public Schools Louisville, KY. We have changed a lot, but for the better. Central has many opportunities to help yourself and others become a better student and person. Central has different programs to help prepare you for college. The teachers does their job of teaching their subject and helping us to understand it so that we can master it. The many different clubs and activities we have here are beyond great. They give students something productive to do and it also contributes to the community.