Central High School vs. West High School
Should you attend Central High School or West 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
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,288 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,304 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,288 students
1,304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
89 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1075 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1193 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Graduation Rate
76%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
313
271
Grade 10 Students
300
360
Grade 11 Students
349
319
Grade 12 Students
326
354
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
16%
% Black
23%
15%
% White
47%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
10%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%