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Central High School

Public | 9-12 | 764 students

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Posted April 2, 2007

I also went to central high school and i loved every min, of it .the teachers were not only there to tech us, but most of my teachers became friends.the teachers at central never gave up on me and that means alot.I feel pround to say I went to central high school it was the best years of my life and I will never forget what the teachers and the school did for me.
—Submitted by cassie Barb, a former student


Posted February 25, 2004

I went to this school and graduated in 2003. I am now stationed in germany with the united states army. The school supports your decisions and does its best to help you find the future that is best for you. The teachers are really nice and treat you like adults. I reacommend this school if you like the small, family like atmosphere.
—Submitted by jennifer buckley, a former student


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.

About these ratings

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.
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

163 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
95%
Algebra II

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

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

194 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
85%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
91%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 90% in 2012.

211 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
89%
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
89%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2012.

194 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
90%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

186 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
86%
Virginia and United States History

The state average for Virginia and United States History was 85% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
94%
World Geography

The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
World History I

The state average for World History I was 84% in 2012.

204 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
World History II

The state average for World History II was 85% in 2012.

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students77%
Female students78%
Male students75%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic83%
White students78%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficient students70%
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant77%

Algebra II

All Students89%
Female students90%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic75%
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant89%

Biology

All Students96%
Female students95%
Male students98%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic86%
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant96%

Chemistry

All Students99%
Female students99%
Male students100%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%

Earth Science

All Students95%
Female students93%
Male students97%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic91%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities68%
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient students82%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant95%

English: Reading

All Students95%
Female students95%
Male students95%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic86%
White students96%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities88%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students80%
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant95%

English: Writing

All Students94%
Female students96%
Male students93%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic90%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities86%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant94%

Geometry

All Students78%
Female students79%
Male students77%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant78%

Virginia and United States History

All Students88%
Female students86%
Male students89%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic67%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant88%

World Geography

All Studentsn/a
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

World History I

All Students94%
Female students93%
Male students94%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic94%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient students91%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant94%

World History II

All Students85%
Female students82%
Male students88%
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic91%
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 88% 57%
Hispanic 10% 9%
Black 2% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 26%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1147 Susan Avenue
Woodstock, VA 22664
Phone: (540) 459-2161

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