Central High School

Public 9-12

 718 Central High Road
       Martinsburg, PA  16662-9632


(814) 473-5111

District: Spring Cove School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
284th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,874 Help


Feeder schools for Central High School:

Elementary:    Martinsburg Elementary School
    Spring Cove Elementary School
Middle:    Spring Cove Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  554

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.2%
Two or more races:
2.9%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central High School ranks better than 57.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.14. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Central High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), two or more races (2.9%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.8% 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 School is 14.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High School is $14,874.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central High School 284th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Central High School in the ranking list.)

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Spring Cove School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Cove School District 319th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central High School

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Rank History for all students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 50.41 354th 583 39.3%
2004 47.64 358th 590 39.3%
2005 66.75 205th 593 65.4%
2006 46.19 400th 604 33.8%
2007 58.04 314th 615 48.9%
2008 56.95 324th 621 47.8%
2009 53.64 351st 632 44.5%
2010 48.39 411th 649 36.7%
2011 68.61 227th 660 65.6%
2012 58.86 333rd 664 49.8%
2013 61.71 239th 591 59.6%
2014 32.87 450th 580 22.4%
2015 40.79 484th 680 28.8%
2016 33.03 516th 677 23.8%
2017 41.60 468th 663 29.4%
2018 67.91 280th 673 58.4%
2019 72.43 207th 693 70.1%
2021 52.80 321st 537 40.2%
2022 67.23 228th 634 64.0%
2023 61.14 284th 674 57.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.28 319th 652 51.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.59 358th 502 28.7%
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Rank History for White students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.83 332nd 577 42.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of 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: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Monday, February 25, 2013

Open Quote Test scores alone do not define a high quality school. Central High School is a highly effective school that combines a quality staff with 21st century learning tools. Over 75% of the students from this school matriculate to college and/or post-secondary technical training schools. The school has a loyal and highly successful base of alumni who support the community and school. Achievement outcomes for the school, as demonstrated by the rigorous AYP standards of the state department of education, are consistently improving and are at historically high levels. This is a school that also strives to raise the level of all learners and has been recognized for innovative programming to foster inclusion of all students with learning disabilities. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 622 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1989 609 1 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1990 575 1 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1991 566 0 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1992 722 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1993 725 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1994 725 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 730
1995 724 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1996 724 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1997 731 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1998 706 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1999 696 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 701
2000 699 2 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2001 699 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 705
2002 666 1 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2003 666 1 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2004 656 3 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2005 623 6 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2006 647 8 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2007 651 8 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 661
2008 633 5 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2009 629 7 1 3 0 n/a n/a 5 645
2010 606 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 7 620
2011 564 4 0 1 0 0 5 0 574
2012 539 4 0 3 1 0 3 0 550
2013 499 5 1 6 1 0 4 0 516
2014 511 6 2 4 1 0 1 0 525
2015 495 6 3 2 1 0 3 0 510
2016 526 8 1 7 1 0 4 0 547
2017 532 9 2 12 1 0 1 0 557
2018 530 8 2 12 1 0 4 0 557
2019 522 8 2 10 1 0 6 0 549
2020 543 6 2 8 0 0 10 0 569
2021 540 3 0 6 0 0 12 0 561
2022 548 5 0 7 0 0 15 0 575
2023 522 5 0 11 0 0 16 0 554

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 627 31.5 19.9 n/a
1989 621 36.3 17.1 n/a
1990 585 37.0 15.8 0
1991 573 36.2 15.8 n/a
1992 729 43.5 16.7 n/a
1993 731 40.0 18.3 n/a
1994 730 39.0 18.7 n/a
1995 725 40.5 17.9 n/a
1996 725 40.5 17.9 n/a
1997 733 41.0 17.9 n/a
1998 709 41.0 17.3 n/a
1999 701 41.0 17.1 n/a
2000 707 40.0 17.7 23.2
2001 705 40.0 17.6 26.7
2002 673 42.6 15.8 25.4
2003 673 42.6 15.8 25.4
2004 665 46.6 14.3 26.3
2005 636 45.9 13.9 26.9
2006 660 45.0 14.7 30.6
2007 661 43.8 15.1 30.4
2008 641 42.3 15.2 31
2009 645 41.9 15.4 28.1
2010 620 41.6 14.9 34.9
2011 574 38.5 14.9 32.6
2012 550 34.8 15.7 35.6
2013 516 38.4 13.4 35.3
2014 525 36.2 14.4 37.7
2015 510 43.0 11.8 37.5
2016 547 35.0 15.6 38.9
2017 557 40.7 13.6 30
2018 557 43.5 12.7 30.2
2019 549 39.6 13.8 31.7
2020 569 41.0 13.8 31.3
2021 561 42.3 13.2 31
2022 575 40.0 14.3 31.3
2023 554 38.0 14.5 34.8

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 627 31.5 19.9 n/a
1989 621 36.3 17.1 n/a
1990 585 37.0 15.8 0
1991 573 36.2 15.8 n/a
1992 729 43.5 16.7 n/a
1993 731 40.0 18.3 n/a
1994 730 39.0 18.7 n/a
1995 725 40.5 17.9 n/a
1996 725 40.5 17.9 n/a
1997 733 41.0 17.9 n/a
1998 709 41.0 17.3 n/a
1999 701 41.0 17.1 n/a
2000 707 40.0 17.7 23.2
2001 705 40.0 17.6 26.7
2002 673 42.6 15.8 25.4
2003 673 42.6 15.8 25.4
2004 665 46.6 14.3 26.3
2005 636 45.9 13.9 26.9
2006 660 45.0 14.7 30.6
2007 661 43.8 15.1 30.4
2008 641 42.3 15.2 31
2009 645 41.9 15.4 28.1
2010 620 41.6 14.9 34.9
2011 574 38.5 14.9 32.6
2012 550 34.8 15.7 35.6
2013 516 38.4 13.4 35.3
2014 525 36.2 14.4 37.7
2015 510 43.0 11.8 37.5
2016 547 35.0 15.6 38.9
2017 557 40.7 13.6 30
2018 557 43.5 12.7 30.2
2019 549 39.6 13.8 31.7
2020 569 41.0 13.8 31.3
2021 561 42.3 13.2 31
2022 575 40.0 14.3 31.3
2023 554 38.0 14.5 34.8

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $200 (1.5%) $13,155 (98.5%) $13,355
2020 $301 (2.2%) $13,506 (97.8%) $13,808
2021 $1,097 (7.3%) $13,908 (92.7%) $15,005
2022 $1,119 (7.5%) $13,755 (92.5%) $14,874

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 207th of 693 High schoolsRanks 284th of 674 High schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Central High School)64.440.7
 23.7%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Central High School)78.657.3
 21.3%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Central High School)83.459.8
 23.6%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students549554
 0.9%
African American85
 37.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1011
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White522522
Two or More Races616
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.7%34.8%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central High School

Students at Central High School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Martinsburg Elementary School
Elementary : Spring Cove Elementary School
Middle : Spring Cove Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 554 students attended Central High School.

Central High School ranks 284th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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