Central High School

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.