Center High School is a public high school in Kansas City, Missouri. It is the only high school within the Center School District.
Serving 695 students in grades 9-12, Center Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Center Sr. High School's student population of 695 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
695 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Center Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Sr. High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1893 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
64%
15%
White
16%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Sr. High School's ranking?
Center Sr. High School is ranked #1893 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Center Sr. High School often compared to?
Center Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Center Sr. High School is 88%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Center Sr. High School?
695 students attend Center Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Center Sr. High School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Sr. High School?
Center Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Center Sr. High School offer ?
Center Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center Sr. High School part of?
Center Sr. High School is part of Center 58 School District.
In what neighborhood is Center Sr. High School located?
Center Sr. High School is located in the Gashland neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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