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Central High School

2602 Edmond
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Central High School is a public secondary school in St. Joseph, Missouri, United States. The school is part of the St. Joseph School District.
Serving 1,720 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,720 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central High School's student population of 1,720 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Year Founded
1861
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar

School Rankings

Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1338 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
19%
40%
48%
43%
27%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
64%
68%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #1338 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette High School, Benton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 79%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Central High School?
1,720 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Central High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of St. Joseph School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,720 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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