Summary:
The Central Community School District in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is home to a single high school, Central High School, which serves 1,529 students in grades 9-12 and is part of a highly-rated district ranked 13th out of 116 in the state.
Central High School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently exceeding state averages in five out of six core subjects, including Algebra I (73% vs. 65% state), Geometry (70% vs. 57%), and Biology (71% vs. 60%). The school also boasts an impressive graduation rate of 93.8% and an exceptionally low dropout rate of just 0.6%, far below the state's 3.1% average. However, a notable anomaly is English I, where only 60% of students are proficient compared to the state's 66%, making it the school's only academic weakness. Interestingly, students rebound strongly in English II, with 71% proficiency, suggesting a potential instructional gap or cohort effect that is effectively addressed by the next level.
Despite these academic strengths, the school's state ranking has slightly declined from the 73rd to the 68th percentile over three years, indicating that other schools are improving at a faster pace. A key concern is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 19.7%—better than the state average of 22.5% but significantly higher than the district's 14.2% average, pointing to a potential area for intervention. With over half of its students (50.88%) economically disadvantaged, Central High School demonstrates high value by achieving strong outcomes despite economic challenges, making it a standout institution within its community.
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