Hillcrest High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Hillcrest High School or Central 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
Hillcrest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,065 students in grades 9-12, Hillcrest High School ranks in the bottom 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 17% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower 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 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 1,428 students in grades 6-12, Central 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 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
1,065 students
1,428 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
123 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1693 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#854 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
45
Grade 7 Students
-
43
Grade 8 Students
-
40
Grade 9 Students
263
339
Grade 10 Students
286
334
Grade 11 Students
292
324
Grade 12 Students
224
303
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
9%
13%
% Black
13%
10%
% White
67%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%