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#1791 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 47% in state

Centralia High School

High School · Centralia Hsd 200 · Centralia, IL

A Centralia Hsd 200 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

2100 E Calumet St, Centralia, IL 62801

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$21,043
Chronic Absenteeism30.4%

Students at Centralia High School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

65.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Centralia 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,269/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Centralia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,740

Median home value

$91,100

Median rent

$785/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

70.7%

Poverty rate

19.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
8% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
8 boys'·10 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Centralia Hsd 200

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$21,043NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Centralia High School is listed in Centralia HSD 200; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Centralia High School

Centralia High School is a public high school in Centralia, IL, part of Centralia Hsd 200, serving approximately 897 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,791 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Centralia High School

What grades does Centralia High School serve?

Centralia High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Centralia High School?

Centralia High School has an enrollment of approximately 897 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Centralia High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Centralia High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Centralia High School rank in IL?

Centralia High School ranks #1,791 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Centralia High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Centralia High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Centralia High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Centralia High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Centralia High School a charter school?

No, Centralia High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Centralia High School a Title I school?

No, Centralia High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centralia High School?

65.6% of students at Centralia 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
897
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.4%
Area population (ZIP 62801)
19,941
Area average commute
20.8 min
Area median age
42.3
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 62801; 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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