Kingsley Area High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Kingsley Area High School or Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kingsley Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 407 students in grades 9-12, Kingsley Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 1,324 students in grades 8-12, Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
407 students
1,324 students


% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%


Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
58 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
23:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1390 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#426 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
73%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%


Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
97
323
Grade 10 Students
105
345
Grade 11 Students
109
334
Grade 12 Students
96
322
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%


% Asian
1%
1%


% Hispanic
2%
3%


% Black
1%
1%


% White
94%
89%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%


Diversity Score
0.12
0.21


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
25%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%

