Central High School
School Overview
Central High School is a public school located in Norton, Virginia. It is a school in Wise County Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, 95% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 87% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 612 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 40 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 612 students are attending Central High School. By gender, there are 299 and 313 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Central High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 158 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 154 | 62 | 92 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 158 | 63 | 95 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 40 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Central High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 40 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 40 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 306 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 14,925 Households |
| Population | 35,416 |
| Male | 20,173 |
| Female | 18,313 |
| Child Population | 8,617 |
| Total Housing Units | 17,958 Units |
| Average House Value | $85,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $632 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.40% |
| Average Household Income | $38,888 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.01% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Central High School offers 18 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 15 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 174 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 | 18 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 15 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 3 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 13 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 174 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Wise County Public Schools
In Wise County Public Schools, 13 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.