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Central High School

Public | 9-12 | 801 students

 

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Posted April 14, 2009

As students of BCHS, we have had the privillege of being introduced to 'Real Life Experiences'. Attending Central has gave us the opportunity to explore and accomplish our goals as young adults. We have enjoyed the many classes offered and the hands on atmosphere. The outstanding staff is well educated and determined to help students.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 9, 2005

I am a freshman at Cental High School in Bolivar, TN. I have enjoyed every minute of everyday that I have attended. This school is a very good learning environment and there is never a dull moment. I would recommend this school for anyone! You will always have fun here and get a good education while attending!
—Submitted by Lauren Jordan, a student


Posted March 24, 2004

I attended BCH from 10 - 12 and found it to have many opportunities. The staff was knowledgeable and well educated. There are many vocational classes. There are also special classes for advanced and for the educationally challenged. They have an excellent sports program, the Tiger basketball team just won the state championship. Bolivar is clean and well equipped, yet still retains the small town character. It is a fine place to raise a family, and I really liked this school.
—Submitted by Clyde Warner, a former student


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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.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 62% in 2012.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
32%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 66% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
25%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 23% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
18%
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 2% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 67% in 2012.

205 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 19% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
18%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 55% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
48%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 63% in 2012.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
48%
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 10% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%
English I

The state average for English I was 27% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
36%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 27% in 2012.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
n/a
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 46% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 40% in 2012.

200 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%
English I

The state average for English I was 21% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 97% in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 24% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 14% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
5%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 34% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 32% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 17% in 2012.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students55%
African American43%
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

Biology I

All Students16%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White8%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Students0%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English I

All Students59%
African American44%
Hispanicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities20%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students27%
African American26%
Hispanicn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities7%

Algebra II

All Students49%
African American29%
Hispanicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Students31%
African American20%
Hispanicn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities5%

English 2

All Students46%
African American34%
Hispanicn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities13%

English 3

All Students0%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English I

All Students6%
African American7%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students10%
African American5%
Hispanicn/a
White14%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Students27%
African American20%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Students29%
African American33%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Students31%
African American10%
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities18%

English I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students5%
African American7%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged6%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Students0%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 62% 24%
White 36% 67%
Asian 1% 2%
Hispanic 1% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 72%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Fred Kessler

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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313 Harris St
Bolivar, TN 38008
Phone: (731) 658-3151

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