Central Senior High School serves 1,404 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 32% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)32%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)63%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)89%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Central Senior High School is 89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 79%.
How many students attend Central Senior High School?
1,404 students attend Central Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Central Senior High School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Senior High School?
Central Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Senior High School offer ?
Central Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central Senior High School part of?
Central Senior High School is part of Duluth Public School District.
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