William Henry Harrison High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend William Henry Harrison 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
William Henry Harrison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,332 students in grades 9-12, William Henry Harrison High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,087 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,332 students
1,087 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
77 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1227 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#833 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Graduation Rate
90%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
50
Grade 9 Students
326
273
Grade 10 Students
371
256
Grade 11 Students
314
262
Grade 12 Students
321
246
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
5%
% Black
23%
9%
% White
45%
78%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%