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Central High School

Public Grades 9-12

302^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 11% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Central High School is a public high school located in Davenport, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,431 students. It is part of the Davenport Community School District, which is ranked 297 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Central High School's performance, as measured by ISASP test scores, is generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the percentage of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts at Central High School was 66.7%, compared to the district average of 56.6% and the state average of 74.7%. Similarly, the percentage of 10th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics at Central High School was 52.7%, compared to the district average of 45.3% and the state average of 68%. Central High School's four-year graduation rates have also fluctuated over the years, ranging from 72.7% to 88.3%, with the most recent rate being 88.3% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the state and district averages.

Additionally, Central High School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 21.6% to 43.0% in recent years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.54% to 49.75% in recent years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. When compared to other high schools in the Davenport Community School District, such as West High School and North High School, Central High School generally performs worse academically and has higher rates of chronic absenteeism. However, the nearby Mid City High, which is also part of the Davenport district, performs even worse than Central High School across various metrics.

1,288

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,092

Per pupil spending ?

49.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1120 Main St
Davenport, IA 52803

(563) 723-5400

District: Davenport Community School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.1%

African American:

23.3%

Hispanic:

16.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 40th percentile in 2015 → 11th in 2025

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Davenport Community School District

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (55% vs 69% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (11th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Iowa average (82% vs 88%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg48%

Iowa avg69%

302^nd of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 11%▼ down 29 pts since 2015

From bottom 40% (2015) to bottom 11% (2025)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4High Schools in the Davenport Community School District

297^th of 313Davenport Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	15.9	302 of 340	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	9.0	313 of 338	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	12.1	306 of 336	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	14.1	303 of 332	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	17.5	290 of 327	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.2	266 of 327	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	45.8	213 of 320	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	32.0	258 of 325	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	50.3	176 of 320	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	49.6	195 of 324	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	30.5	258 of 322	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	29.4	303 of 351	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	42.5	246 of 351	29.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts61%-12 vs state

Science51%-15 vs state

Mathematics49%-17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)					ISASP Mathematics (2025)					ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central High School	Public	9-12	1120 Main St	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5400	1,288	84	15.4	49.2%	607 (47.1%)	300 (23.3%)	218 (16.9%)	9 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	149 (11.6%)	15.9	302^nd of 340 public high schools	11.2%		9	313^th of 338 public high schools	7.4%	11			60.8	66.7	57.1			46.9	52.7	47.7		51.4	$15,092	$622	$14,470
Mid City High	Public	8-12	3801 Marquette Street	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 336-7600	306	21	14.9	56.9%	150 (49.0%)	71 (23.2%)	39 (12.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	44 (14.4%)	0.2	337^th of 340 public high schools	0.9%		0.5	331^st of 338 public high schools	2.1%	6			35.9	36.4	33.3			12.8	11.7	12.1		24.7	$18,737	$636	$18,102
West High School	Public	9-12	3505 W Locust St	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5600	1,304	89	14.5	54.4%	725 (55.6%)	200 (15.3%)	207 (15.9%)	31 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	133 (10.2%)	3.7	323^rd of 340 public high schools	5.0%		1.4	327^th of 338 public high schools	3.3%	4			53.5	50.8	39.8			36.5	43.0	36.6		39.6	$15,155	$652	$14,503
North High School	Public	9-12	626 W 53rd St	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5500	1,190	70	16.9	51.9%	542 (45.5%)	320 (26.9%)	177 (14.9%)	31 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	116 (9.7%)	13.5	306^th of 340 public high schools	10.0%		5.2	320^th of 338 public high schools	5.3%	14			66.5	58.6	56.9			45.8	50.0	47.6		46.6	$15,075	$611	$14,464
Bettendorf High School	Public	9-12	3333 18th Street	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-7001	1,433	93	15.4	29.4%	991 (69.2%)	113 (7.9%)	173 (12.1%)	37 (2.6%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	111 (7.7%)	69.6	93^rd of 340 public high schools	72.6%		70.6	90^th of 338 public high schools	73.4%	3			83.8	83.1	75.7			73.9	77.9	75.4		75.2	$12,142	$250	$11,892
Pleasant Valley High School	Public	9-12	604 Belmont Road	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Pleasant Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-5151	1,731	98	17.6	11.1%	1,281 (74.0%)	66 (3.8%)	124 (7.2%)	193 (11.1%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	63 (3.6%)	86	13^th of 340 public high schools	96.2%		87.5	11^th of 338 public high schools	96.7%	2			89.1	89.8	85.6			85.3	89.0	86.1		82.0	$11,394	$286	$11,108
North Scott High School	Public	9-12	200 S 1st St	Eldridge	52748	Scott County	North Scott Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 285-9631	1,081	61	17.8	21.8%	917 (84.8%)	26 (2.4%)	76 (7.0%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (4.9%)	56.7	167^th of 340 public high schools	50.9%		64.3	123^rd of 338 public high schools	63.6%	44			72.7	78.0	71.4			71.0	74.6	71.9		71.8	$13,462	$367	$13,094
Durant Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	408 7th St	Durant	52747	Cedar County	Durant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 785-4431	340	25	13.5	26.2%	311 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	37.4	256^th of 340 public high schools	24.7%		33.3	265^th of 338 public high schools	21.6%	9	51.9	75.0	78.5	73.5	52.0	66.7	77.3	60.0	63.3	64.0	63.6	59.2	$12,873	$107	$12,768

Frequently Asked Questions about Central High School

What schools feed into Central High School?

Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eisenhower Elementary School
Elementary : Garfield Elementary School
Elementary : Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary : Madison Elementary School
Elementary : McKinley Elementary School
Middle : Sudlow Middle School

Is Central High School a good school?

Central High School ranks in the bottom 11.2% of Iowa high schools.

How many students attend Central High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,288 students attended Central High School.

What district is Central High School in?

Davenport Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Central High School?

Students at Central High School are 47% White, 23% African American, 17% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races.

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