Central High School
School Overview
Central High School is a public Magnet school located in Memphis, Tennessee. It is a school in Shelby County School District district.
According to the Tennessee state assessment result, 8% of students are proficient in Math learning and 40% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,532 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 82 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,532 students are attending Central High School. By gender, there are 691 and 841 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Central High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 48 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 20 | 4 | 16 |
| White | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| in LEP Program | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 48 | 20 | 28 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 82 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Central High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. All teachers are certified. 82.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 82 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 82 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 10 | 12.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 4.9% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 306 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 285,163 Households |
| Population | 731,284 |
| Male | 352,676 |
| Female | 394,721 |
| Child Population | 245,673 |
| Total Housing Units | 336,127 Units |
| Average House Value | $115,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $924 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.10% |
| Average Household Income | $44,054 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 86.69% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Central High School offers 20 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 181 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 724 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Central High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 20 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 181 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 45 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 21 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 152 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 724 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Shelby County
In Shelby County, 13 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in MEMPHIS, Tennessee
44 private schools are serving students in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.