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St. Joseph School District

Central High School

#136 in Best Public High Schools in Missouri
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • St Joseph, MO
  • 172 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      B-
    4. College Prep
      B-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      B-
    7. Administration
      C
    8. Sports
      B-
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Central High School is an above average, public school located in St Joseph, MO. It has 1,687 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 72% of students are at least proficient in math and 78% in reading.
    Address
    2602 Edmond
    St Joseph, MO 64501
    Telephone
    (816) 671-4080
    Website
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    78%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    72%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    1340
    11 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    382 responses
    AP Enrollment
    20%
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    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      A-
    2. Good for Families
      B-
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $45,762
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $740
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $105,500
    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
    72%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.25 responses
    Poll
    60%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.25 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 69 responses
    Report
    • The football games.
      23%
    • Pep Assemblies
      16%
    • Festivus
      14%
    • All-School Musicals
      12%
    • Jamboree
      7%
    • Die Meistersingers Carolling
      6%
    • Homecoming
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,687
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    45%
    62%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.26 responses
    65%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.26 responses
    62%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.26 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $49,244
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    20.4%
    57%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.35 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.35 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.35 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,223/ year
    National
    $12,239
    89%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.35 responses
    43%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.35 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.35 responses
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    Though it was not perfect, I have enjoyed my four years at Central High School a lot. One of the best parts about my experience was the classroom and the great teachers that I've had. They were good helping me grow as a learner, but they were even better at helping me as a person. This also leads to the great spirit and traditions we had at Central. We were not the powerhouse in our conference in sports or academics, but our pride was still strong. Pep assemblies, football games, and homecoming all had amazing turnouts and made me proud to be an Indian. Our school is not all perfect, though. The building is over 100 years old, and a good portion does not have air conditioning. The classrooms, bathrooms, and interior are all outdated. This is an issue that our community is working to resolve, but at the moment is still a large issue. Nonetheless, my experience at Central has been amazing, and I will never forget it.
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    Central High School offers an excellent academic experience with teachers who outperform other schools. The student body, while large, helps to make everyone feel included with the vast amount of student lead clubs and organizations the school sponsors. Going to Central High School has prepared me perfectly for college or a job after my secondary education is finished.
    At Central High School, I felt that I was welcomed by every teacher and student. I get to meet new people every year and learn something unique. Here at central, there’s over 30+ languages spoken, creating a diverse environment in which we can learn about different ethnic backgrounds. The teachers have always been very generous to students; whenever we’re having trouble understanding a problem, they make sure to help us through it step by step. I hope to see that people consider going to Central High School to have the best 4 years of their lives.