Central High School

Central High School serves 1,642 students in grades 9-12 in Champaign, Illinois, offering a comprehensive public education with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8 to 1 across 119 full-time equivalent teachers. The school ranks in the 68th percentile statewide, placing #1,236 out of 3,819 Illinois high schools with a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. Academically, Central High School shows room for growth, with 35% of students achieving proficiency or above in ELA/Reading across grade levels.

The school's academic score of 7.1 out of 10 reflects ongoing efforts to support student achievement in this diverse learning environment. The school draws from a community with notable contrasts—while 54% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, the area also faces economic challenges with a median household income of $33,045 and a poverty rate of 43.4%. This educational diversity brings both opportunities and unique needs to the classroom experience.

Located on West University Avenue, Central High School sits in the heart of Champaign's small city environment, where the median home value is $156,600 and the surrounding ZIP code serves over 38,000 residents. The school's position in this college town creates a dynamic educational setting that reflects both academic aspirations and real-world economic realities.