Central High School
Grand Rapids, MI · High School · Grades 9-12
Performance Overview
About This School
Central High School is a high school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The school serves 1,053 students in grades 9-12.
With a DataScore of 68/100 (B), Central High School performs above average compared to schools in Michigan. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
14% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Central High School has a DataScore of 68/100 (Grade B), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Central High School has 1,053 students enrolled in grades 9-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.1:1.
Yes, Central High School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +19, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Central High School is part of the Forest Hills Public Schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.