Central High School

Central High School serves 1,605 students in grades 9-12 in Baton Rouge's East Baton Rouge Parish, earning recognition as one of Louisiana's higher-performing public high schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranking 165th out of 1,290 schools statewide, Central High demonstrates strong academic achievement that places it in the 87th percentile across Louisiana. The school maintains a favorable 14.9-to-1 student-teacher ratio with 108 full-time equivalent teachers, providing students with meaningful opportunities for individual attention and support.

Academically, Central High shows solid performance with 60% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 53% meet or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics. Located on East Brookside Drive, Central High serves a diverse community in the 70805 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $27,556 and median home value is $94,000. The school draws from a neighborhood of approximately 24,000 residents, where 11% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

Despite serving a community where 36.9% of residents face economic challenges, Central High's strong academic performance demonstrates the school's commitment to educational excellence. The campus sits in a large suburban setting that provides students with both community connections and access to broader educational opportunities.