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Central High School

Public | 10-12 | 1096 students

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6 reviews of this school


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Posted October 3, 2009

Great students from diversified backgrounds, outstanding combination of academics, the arts and athletics! The faculty is by far the best around.


Posted December 14, 2008

Teachers are great and do what is necessary to help students achieve. School offers academic support twice a week for 45 minutes each.Teachers give up their lunches to help-attend activities--are well educated on content and best practices. I can't say enough.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 11, 2008

To keep my description of this school short and simple I will say that the only way to articulate this school's many facited accomplishments is to say of all the schools I have attended there are none that have paralled Central's ability to provide exceptional academic, athletic and extra carricular activities. World class teachers and well orginized school activities with great administrative involvment. The only flaw is there is no lacrosse team which is a shame.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 19, 2008

CHS is a great place to learn; the faculty provides an environment that is both relaxed and professional, which makes learning an experience that students look forward to. The teachers at Central are the best that I've ever had; their teaching goes beyond the classroom, and I am able to utilize my skills in many creative ways.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 13, 2005

Central High is a school that has some good points, and some bad. The good points are small teacher to student ratios, and some teachers that do a really good job, excellent library and auto tech courses, but....There needs to be a better selection of courses and options (especially in the physical fitness department - the only options were Gym class or ROTC at one point) from a school this size. Some of the teacher's attitudes could use a change, but for the most part did a good job.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted July 18, 2005

Central high school works diligently with parents and students to provide a quality education, the teachers work one on one with whoever needs it and central also has an advance placment sytem. extra ciricular activities are beyond the best. expecially our drama and music.
—Submitted by a student


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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.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

280 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

280 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

280 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
53%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

370 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

All Students74%
Female76%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracial75%
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant74%
Homelessn/a
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted74%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Year75%
Non-Full Academic Year50%

Reading

All Students83%
Female87%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracial63%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant83%
Homelessn/a
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted83%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Year85%
Non-Full Academic Year59%

Science

All Students59%
Female61%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracial50%
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant59%
Homelessn/a
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted59%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Year61%
Non-Full Academic Year33%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Wyoming 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 Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 77% 83%
Hispanic 16% 10%
Black 4% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 18%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5500 Education Dr
Cheyenne, WY 82009
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Phone: (307) 771-2680

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