North High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend North 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
North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,754 students in grades 9-12, North High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,587 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,754 students
2,587 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
125 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#863 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#775 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Graduation Rate
67%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
437
589
Grade 10 Students
410
662
Grade 11 Students
454
600
Grade 12 Students
453
736
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
23%
35%
% Black
48%
30%
% White
19%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%