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Central High School
- BOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- St Joseph, MO
- 172 reviews
- AcademicsB
- DiversityB+
- TeachersB-
- College PrepB-
- Clubs & ActivitiesB-
- Health & SafetyB-
- AdministrationC
- SportsB-
- FoodC
- Resources & FacilitiesB-
Central High School Rankings
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- Cost of LivingA-
- Good for FamiliesB-
- HousingB
Median Household Income
$45,762
National
$55,322Median Rent
$740
National
$949Median Home Value
$105,500
National
$184,700Culture & 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
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
- 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
Central High School Reviews
172 reviews
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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.
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.