Central High

Summary:

Central High is a public magnet high school in Springfield, Missouri, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 1,464 students. The school is part of the Springfield R-XII school district, which is ranked 182 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central High consistently outperforms the district and state averages in MAP test scores, particularly in Algebra II and Geometry. The school maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 93.9% to 97.8%, and a low dropout rate, ranging from 0.7% to 1.6%. Central High performs well in serving African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, ranking among the top Missouri high schools in these subgroups. However, the school faces challenges with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 25.9% to 39.2%.

Compared to nearby schools in the district, Kickapoo High outperforms Central High in several academic metrics, while Hillcrest High and Parkview High perform significantly lower. Central High also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.6% to 56.41%, and its performance in serving low-socioeconomic status students is mixed, ranking 183rd out of 274 Missouri high schools in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-12

 423 E Central
       Springfield, MO  65802-3723


(417) 523-9600

District: Springfield R-Xii

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,410 Help


Feeder schools for Central High:

Elementary:    Bissett Elementary
    Boyd Elementary
    Weaver Elementary
    Weller Elementary
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Middle:    Pipkin Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  1,449

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.2%
Hispanic:
10.8%
African American:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central High ranks better than 99.8% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.96. (See more...)
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Compare Details Central High ranks better than 63.2% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.24. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.2%), Hispanic (10.8%), African American (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central High is 12, which is the lowest among 7 high schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High is $12,410, which is the 3rd highest among 5 high schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central High:

SchoolDigger ranks Central High 1st of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Central High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Gifted and Talented students:

SchoolDigger ranks Central High 139th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Central High in the ranking list.)

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Springfield R-Xii:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield R-Xii 182nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 99.74 4th 619 99.4%
2007 99.72 5th 624 99.2%
2008 99.65 1st 624 99.8%
2009 99.79 1st 601 99.8%
2010 99.68 1st 614 99.8%
2011 99.62 1st 625 99.8%
2012 99.50 1st 623 99.8%
2013 99.41 1st 649 99.8%
2014 99.71 1st 633 99.8%
2015 99.82 1st 585 99.8%
2016 99.86 1st 435 99.8%
2017 99.83 2nd 568 99.6%
2018 99.93 1st 552 99.8%
2019 99.97 1st 587 99.8%
2023 99.99 1st 459 99.8%
2024 99.96 1st 451 99.8%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.94 59th 104 43.3%
2019 69.62 20th 121 83.5%
2023 84.44 1st 48 97.9%
2024 58.33 21st 45 53.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.90 1st 479 99.8%
2019 99.95 1st 527 99.8%
2023 99.97 1st 385 99.7%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Central High

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Rank History for all high school students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.51 95th 534 82.2%
2007 73.87 79th 538 85.3%
2008 61.27 182nd 539 66.2%
2009 72.34 54th 507 89.3%
2010 53.16 232nd 516 55.0%
2011 46.01 295th 528 44.1%
2012 58.18 178th 522 65.9%
2013 49.19 265th 523 49.3%
2014 47.62 274th 521 47.4%
2015 48.86 252nd 504 50.0%
2016 42.02 249th 401 37.9%
2017 48.52 219th 404 45.8%
2018 32.33 327th 468 30.1%
2019 29.43 347th 460 24.6%
2021 46.79 165th 358 53.9%
2022 42.39 185th 361 48.8%
2023 39.55 199th 352 43.5%
2024 51.24 139th 378 63.2%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.31 33rd 52 36.5%
2019 15.56 59th 59 0.0%
2023 29.72 23rd 34 32.4%
2024 53.19 14th 39 64.1%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.91 34th 42 19.0%
2024 60.65 13th 45 71.1%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.08 111th 127 12.6%
2024 21.51 119th 135 11.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.72 349th 382 8.6%
2019 18.21 335th 368 9.0%
2021 47.32 115th 255 54.9%
2022 37.53 159th 250 36.4%
2023 31.07 195th 268 27.2%
2024 35.19 183rd 274 33.2%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.89 106th 129 17.8%
2022 13.03 109th 111 1.8%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.37 84th 100 16.0%
2019 20.41 92nd 96 4.2%
2021 42.93 38th 50 24.0%
2022 41.29 34th 45 24.4%
2023 53.45 24th 47 48.9%
2024 38.14 36th 47 23.4%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.90 36th 38 5.3%
2019 4.24 37th 38 2.6%
2021 58.01 12th 20 40.0%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.70 104th 111 6.3%
2019 16.70 89th 106 16.0%
2021 46.74 38th 96 60.4%
2022 31.39 84th 105 20.0%
2023 46.14 41st 99 58.6%
2024 53.83 33rd 105 68.6%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.43 90th 91 1.1%
2021 47.99 17th 40 57.5%
2022 55.03 18th 57 68.4%
2023 33.64 43rd 64 32.8%
2024 35.92 45th 70 35.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.98 271st 440 38.4%
2019 35.92 276th 430 35.8%
2021 36.16 185th 309 40.1%
2022 35.63 182nd 310 41.3%
2023 30.55 202nd 302 33.1%
2024 50.98 113th 321 64.8%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Central High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1140 1140
1992 948 112 32 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1098
1993 934 108 36 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1085
1994 854 120 37 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1017
1995 783 115 24 20 11 n/a n/a 0 953
1996 783 115 24 20 11 n/a n/a 0 953
1997 836 112 35 31 14 n/a n/a 0 1028
1998 831 105 42 33 14 n/a n/a 0 1025
1999 816 122 48 27 16 n/a n/a 0 1029
2000 886 124 38 35 15 n/a n/a 0 1098
2001 869 135 37 46 14 n/a n/a 0 1101
2002 1054 161 55 54 11 n/a n/a 0 1335
2003 1054 161 55 54 11 n/a n/a 0 1335
2004 1125 153 60 60 11 n/a n/a 0 1409
2005 1153 160 62 54 9 n/a n/a 0 1438
2006 1196 169 61 79 18 n/a n/a 0 1523
2007 1223 169 63 75 18 n/a n/a 0 1548
2008 1181 179 69 80 15 n/a n/a 0 1524
2009 1191 176 66 82 19 n/a n/a 0 1534
2010 1260 193 88 67 19 n/a n/a 0 1627
2011 1267 179 75 82 9 15 4 0 1631
2012 1298 176 92 84 12 13 6 0 1681
2013 1324 188 106 108 12 12 12 0 1762
2014 1310 197 105 132 10 13 19 0 1786
2015 1245 196 116 124 10 6 33 0 1730
2016 1258 188 110 135 11 9 37 0 1748
2017 1207 174 115 152 10 10 36 0 1704
2018 1191 191 124 139 13 12 56 0 1726
2019 1183 183 96 137 7 11 55 0 1672
2020 1200 198 96 149 15 16 64 0 1738
2021 1164 172 100 142 12 12 75 0 1677
2022 1014 147 93 125 13 7 91 0 1490
2023 976 140 99 141 8 5 95 0 1464
2024 916 155 99 157 5 5 112 0 1449

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1140 69.2 16.4 32.6
1992 1098 66.9 16.4 36.1
1993 1085 68.5 15.8 33.3
1994 1017 67.7 15.0 28.2
1995 953 66.8 14.3 44.7
1996 953 66.8 14.3 44.7
1997 1028 61.5 16.7 32.2
1998 1025 63.1 16.2 33.7
1999 1029 66.3 15.5 44.1
2000 1098 69.0 15.9 44.2
2001 1101 71.0 15.5 42.3
2002 1335 73.0 18.3 40.1
2003 1335 73.0 18.3 40.1
2004 1409 68.7 20.5 42.9
2005 1438 72.1 19.9 45
2006 1523 74.5 20.4 47.7
2007 1548 73.6 21.0 49
2008 1524 91.4 16.7 48.4
2009 1534 92.9 16.5 47.9
2010 1627 94.7 17.1 50.3
2011 1631 93.1 17.5 50.2
2012 1681 108.5 15.4 51.7
2013 1762 110.6 15.9 51.9
2014 1786 115.7 15.4 57.8
2015 1730 115.0 15.0 54
2016 1748 122.0 14.3 50.5
2017 1704 125.9 13.5 54.2
2018 1726 140.2 12.3 58.6
2019 1672 147.4 11.3 57.4
2020 1738 176.1 9.8 49.9
2021 1677 88.9 18.8 56.4
2022 1490 332.3 4.4 40.6
2023 1464 113.6 12.8 51
2024 1449 120.0 12.0 54.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1140 69.2 16.4 32.6
1992 1098 66.9 16.4 36.1
1993 1085 68.5 15.8 33.3
1994 1017 67.7 15.0 28.2
1995 953 66.8 14.3 44.7
1996 953 66.8 14.3 44.7
1997 1028 61.5 16.7 32.2
1998 1025 63.1 16.2 33.7
1999 1029 66.3 15.5 44.1
2000 1098 69.0 15.9 44.2
2001 1101 71.0 15.5 42.3
2002 1335 73.0 18.3 40.1
2003 1335 73.0 18.3 40.1
2004 1409 68.7 20.5 42.9
2005 1438 72.1 19.9 45
2006 1523 74.5 20.4 47.7
2007 1548 73.6 21.0 49
2008 1524 91.4 16.7 48.4
2009 1534 92.9 16.5 47.9
2010 1627 94.7 17.1 50.3
2011 1631 93.1 17.5 50.2
2012 1681 108.5 15.4 51.7
2013 1762 110.6 15.9 51.9
2014 1786 115.7 15.4 57.8
2015 1730 115.0 15.0 54
2016 1748 122.0 14.3 50.5
2017 1704 125.9 13.5 54.2
2018 1726 140.2 12.3 58.6
2019 1672 147.4 11.3 57.4
2020 1738 176.1 9.8 49.9
2021 1677 88.9 18.8 56.4
2022 1490 332.3 4.4 40.6
2023 1464 113.6 12.8 51
2024 1449 120.0 12.0 54.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $607 (6.1%) $9,342 (93.9%) $9,949
2020 $605 (6.1%) $9,376 (93.9%) $9,980
2021 $623 (6.0%) $9,744 (94.0%) $10,368
2022 $1,426 (11.5%) $10,985 (88.5%) $12,410

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1st of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 1st of 459 Middle schools
 0%
Ranks 347th of 460 High schoolsRanks 199th of 352 High schools
 18.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central High)97.597.5
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)49.340.4
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central High)10097.2
 2.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)44.140.9
 3.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Central High)97.194.1
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Springfield R-Xii)41.234.5
 6.7%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central High)10097.1
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)49.345
 4.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Central High)20.823.5
 2.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Springfield R-Xii)31.530.2
 1.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Central High)32.330.8
 1.5%
   End of Course Biology I (Springfield R-Xii)3528.4
 6.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Central High)4645
 1%
   End of Course English II (Springfield R-Xii)53.245.1
 8.1%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Central High)37.560.3
 22.8%
   End of Course Algebra II (Springfield R-Xii)38.737.2
 1.5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)5051.6
 1.6%
End of Course Geometry (Central High)95.297.2
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Springfield R-Xii)96.897.2
 0.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Missouri)46.251.6
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16721464
 12.4%
African American183140
 23.5%
American Indian78
 14.3%
Asian9699
 3.1%
Hispanic137141
 2.9%
Pacific Islander115
 54.5%
White1183976
 17.5%
Two or More Races5595
 72.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.4%51%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central High

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,449 students attended Central High.

Students at Central High are 63% White, 11% Hispanic, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

Central High ranks 139th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Central High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bissett Elementary
Elementary : Boyd Elementary
Elementary : Weaver Elementary
Elementary : Weller Elementary
Elementary : Westport Elementary
Elementary : York Elementary
Middle : Pipkin Middle


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