Excellent
#157 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 7% in state
Central High
High School · Springfield R-xii · Springfield, MO
A Springfield R-xii high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
423 E CENTRAL, Springfield, MO 65802
- Math 53% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central High score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 65% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.5%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,380/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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
$51,080
Median home value
$162,400
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
25.6%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moca-sEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,747 | Compare → |
| Mocap Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 885 | Compare → |
| Greene Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Greenwood Laboratory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 396 | 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.
Springfield R-xii
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #4 of 53
- District spending per student
- $14,461NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central High is listed in SPRINGFIELD R-XII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central High
Central High is a public high school in Springfield, MO, part of Springfield R-xii, serving approximately 1,449 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% 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 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Central High?
Central High has an enrollment of approximately 1,449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High is 12.1:1. 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 #157 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Central High's MySchoolScout rating?
Central High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% 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?
54.5% 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Greene County
- Phone
- (417) 523-9600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 65802)
- 46,005
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
Official sources & links
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 65802; 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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