Central High School
School Overview
Central High School is a public school located in West Helena, Arkansas. It is a school in Helena-West Helena School District district.
According to the Arkansas state assessment result, 8% of students are proficient in Math learning and 16% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 609 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 55 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 609 students are attending Central High School. By gender, there are 311 and 298 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Central High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 88 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84 | 34 | 50 |
| White | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 88 | 36 | 52 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 55 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Central High School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. All teachers are certified. 80.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 55 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 55 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 10 | 18.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.8% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 305 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 4,981 Households |
| Population | 12,377 |
| Male | 6,145 |
| Female | 6,449 |
| Child Population | 3,380 |
| Total Housing Units | 6,981 Units |
| Average House Value | $80,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $585 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.90% |
| Average Household Income | $24,799 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.80% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Central High School offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 54 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 54 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 54 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Helena/ W.helena School Dist.
In Helena/ W.helena School Dist., 2 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in WEST HELENA, Arkansas
2 private schools are serving students in WEST HELENA, Arkansas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.