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A-c Central High School
High School · A-c Central Cusd 262 · Ashland, IL
An A-c Central Cusd 262 high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 W Buchanan St, Ashland, IL 62612
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at A-c Central High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where A-c Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low16/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,833
Median home value
$113,300
Median rent
$590/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
A-c Central Cusd 262
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,765NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
A-c Central High School is listed in A-C Central CUSD 262; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A-c Central High School
A-c Central High School is a public high school in Ashland, IL, part of A-c Central Cusd 262, serving approximately 106 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,798 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A-c Central High School
What grades does A-c Central High School serve?
A-c Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend A-c Central High School?
A-c Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A-c Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at A-c Central High School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A-c Central High School rank in IL?
A-c Central High School ranks #2,798 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is A-c Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
A-c Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A-c Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A-c Central High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is A-c Central High School a charter school?
No, A-c Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A-c Central High School a Title I school?
No, A-c Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A-c Central High School?
38.7% of students at A-c Central High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (217) 476-3312
- Area population (ZIP 62612)
- 1,490
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62612; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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