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Central High
High School · Westosha Central Uhs School District · Salem, WI
A Westosha Central Uhs School District high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 38, Salem, WI 53168
- Math 36% proficient (2021)
- Reading 43% proficient (2021)
- 93.0% 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: 65%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,712
Median home value
$289,500
Median rent
$1,268/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53168; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Westosha Central Uhs School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,866NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central High is listed in Westosha Central UHS School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central High
Central High is a public high school in Salem, WI, part of Westosha Central Uhs School District, serving approximately 1,278 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,556 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
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 1,278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High is 18.8:1. 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 WI?
Central High ranks #1,556 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Central High's MySchoolScout rating?
Central High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
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?
11.3% 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
- 1,278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kenosha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (262) 843-2321
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53168)
- 9,381
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 · 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 · 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.
- 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 53168; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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