Central High School vs. West County High School
Should you attend Central High School or West County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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West County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 605 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 332 students in grades 9-12, West County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
605 students
332 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#770 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-29%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
136
73
Grade 10 Students
145
89
Grade 11 Students
152
83
Grade 12 Students
172
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
93%
97%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%