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Central Senior High School
- AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Saint Paul, MN
- 354 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- DiversityA+
- TeachersA-
- College PrepA
- Clubs & ActivitiesB+
- Health & SafetyC+
- AdministrationA-
- SportsA
- FoodB
- Resources & FacilitiesB-
Address
275 Lexington Pkwy N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Telephone
(651) 744-4900
Website
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- Cost of LivingB
- Good for FamiliesA
- HousingB
Median Household Income
$65,586
National
$55,322Median Rent
$947
National
$949Median Home Value
$264,427
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
C+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 70%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.33 responses
Poll
- 64%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.33 responses
Students
Diversity
A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,764
Free or Reduced Lunch
51%
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.35 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.35 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.35 responses
Teachers
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.45 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.45 responses
- 76%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.45 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$18,117/ year
National
$12,239- 90%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.48 responses
- 50%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.48 responses
- 63%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.48 responses
Central Senior High School Reviews
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I have had the opportunity to meet people that I wouldn’t have met otherwise while attending Central. This is a school filled with people from all varying backgrounds with different perspectives, and that is definitely something I can appreciate about the school. There are groups in Central that care very deeply about the betterment of the Central community and the Twin Cities as whole. Everyone cares about our state and our classmates, and I find a lot of passion in Central; passion for learning, passion for growing, passion for changing people's lives for the better. Attending Central has contributed to me growing into a well-rounded person who knows how to strive for their goals and ambitions, all the while remaining kind and supportive of others.
Central High School is one of the best high schools in the Twin Cities. It has a wide variety of academic opportunities—the only (and best!) Latin program in SPPS, interesting electives like film photography and auto tech—and excellent AP and IB programs. It also has competitive athletics (for those looking to try something new and varsity athletes and everyone in between) and a huge number of clubs, so there’s something for everyone. Of course, because of the sheer number of teachers for a school of around 2000 students, you get a mixture of exceptional, competent, and not great teachers. As well, though the school is very diverse, it’s also very segregated by track - “accelerated” students don’t often come into contact with the “regular students.” The current building is functional but unattractive, though there’s currently an initiative to improve it. Overall, though, I’ve really enjoyed my time there so far.
Upon enrollment you are hoisted onto one of two tracks: the advanced students and the "normal" students. As I was totally average, I got a mixture of these classes. I remember doing the bare minimum to pass my courses as I knew I was simply going to community college anyway and that's where the real work would be. I went from graduating with a 2.7 (unweighted) to a 3.8 in college. I am one semester away from my Bachelors. In short, attending here felt like an unpaid job and I gave it as much effort.