Serving 157 students in grades 7-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
62%
37%
Black
17%
21%
White
18%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≤20%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Manatee School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 79%.
How many students attend Central High School?
157 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Central High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Manatee School District.
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