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Central High School

Public | 10-12 | 1346 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 29, 2012

Central is definitely one of the best schools in the Chattahoochee Valley. It is located in Russell County which has over 80% poverty. Despite that, it has a rigorous curriculum, high standards, consistently makes AYP, and graduates thrive in college. Several dual enrollment courses are offered by qualified staff. It has an excellent learning environment, is safe, and orderly. Excellent array of extra-curricular offerings and a phenomenal gifted program. It is also the high school of choice for many military families.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2009

out of all the high schools i have been to, Central High School has prepared me the most for college, and the real world. they help students like myself with hands on work, and reccommend tutoring to those who need help. the teachers are of high education and they will not steer you in the wrong direction. all teachers are sincere in and outside of school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 8, 2007

As for the extracurricular activities, they have more thought put into them then the education itself. If it is extracurricular activities that you're looking for instead of an education then Central High is perfect for you!
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 2, 2006

I have been with Central for a long time since my son Chris went there and I am PLEASED with the school. The Teachers and Staff are wonderful in their help of all Students and Parents. There is really to many Teachers to name that I am grateful for them in helping with whatever I or my son needed to get his Diploma in the year 2005!! Thanks so much for such a GREAT school as CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2005

I have a daughter who just graduated and one that is a sophomore. This is their favorite school in the Phenix City System. Central High School has been wonderful for my girls and I wouldn't think of sending them anywhere else. They have both done very well and love it! Holly Jones
—Submitted by Holly Jones, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 93% in 2010.

390 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%
Language

The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

392 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

394 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

391 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

314 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
74%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2010.

391 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
58%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 94% in 2010.

359 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%
Language

The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

372 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 95% in 2010.

372 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

372 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

300 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
95%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2010.

372 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
92%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

All Students88%
Female85%
Male90%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Free and reduced-price lunch86%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education39%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%

Language

All Students63%
Female65%
Male60%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White75%
Free and reduced-price lunch57%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education4%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%

Math

All Students74%
Female75%
Male73%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education17%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%

Reading

All Students75%
Female76%
Male74%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White81%
Free and reduced-price lunch70%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education12%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%

Social Studies

All Students56%
Female54%
Male58%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White67%
Free and reduced-price lunch51%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special education9%
Students without disabilities59%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English56%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant56%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Biology I

All Students97%
Female96%
Male97%
Black96%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch96%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education71%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%

Language

All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Black86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education29%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%

Math

All Students93%
Female95%
Male90%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education24%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%

Reading

All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black91%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education47%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%

Social Studies

All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black88%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education35%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies. High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate. The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 67% 35%
White 31% 59%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Hispanic 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 64%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2400 Dobbs Dr
Phenix City, AL 36870
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Phone: (334) 298-3626

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