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#1433 of 2,221 schools in MO
Central High
High School · St. Joseph · St. Joseph, MO
A St. Joseph high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2602 EDMOND, St. Joseph, MO 64501
- Math 34% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Central High 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,597/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Joseph), 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
$41,615
Median home value
$97,400
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
47.4%
Poverty rate
25.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen M Davis SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Bishop LeblondPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Bishop Leblond High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 174 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Joseph
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #14 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,067NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central High is listed in ST. JOSEPH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central High
Central High is a public high school in St. Joseph, MO, part of St. Joseph, serving approximately 1,720 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,433 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central High
What grades does Central High serve?
Central High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Central High?
Central High has an enrollment of approximately 1,720 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central High rank in MO?
Central High ranks #1,433 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Central High's MySchoolScout rating?
Central High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Central High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central High a charter school?
No, Central High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central High a Title I school?
No, Central High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central High?
35.8% of students at Central High 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
- 1,720
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Buchanan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (816) 671-4080
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 64501)
- 10,354
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 64501; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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