Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
905 15th St,  Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa City Schools
3.9
4.2
783 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Clarence Sutton Jr
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
820
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
40%
College Prep
Average SAT
820
Math
400
Verbal
420
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
5.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
73%
State Average
27.8%
Science
52.2%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
248:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Black
89.5%
White
5%
Hispanic
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Alabama 156 Students
Alabama A&M University 137 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 111 Students
Alabama State University 106 Students
University of South Alabama 102 Students
Troy University 96 Students
Auburn University 84 Students
Shelton State Community College 81 Students
The University of West Alabama 78 Students
Tuskegee University 77 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 59 Students
Business 54 Students
Biology 47 Students
Psychology 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 17 Students
Small Business Management 16 Students
Criminology 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 93 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/22/2022
I love the culture of Central but as a predominantly black school a lot of people count us out, or put us on the back burner when it comes to academics.
3.0 Senior
12/30/2020
I had a pretty good high school experience at Central High School. I really love the community that it has and I made a home for myself there. However, I believe that I could have probably gotten a better education elsewhere. That's not to say I didn't get a decent high school education, but Central was not anything special in that aspect. Overall, I give it 3 stars because I love the person that Central has made me, but I wish that I could have been a bit more challenged.
1.0 Senior
11/25/2020
I personally did not enjoy my time at Central High. I feel as though the school can better the student faculty connection. As a student I never felt heard.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
4.0 parent
10/10/2017
Central is a great school. The teachers and administrators actually care about what happens to our children. Opportunities that are not offered at other schools in our area are provided at Central. I am pleased with the education that my child has received at Central. She is prepared for college and...
5.0 student
9/3/2017
Central is the best school In the whole Tuscaloosa City Schools district. They have an outstanding staff of devoted teachers and phenomenal athletics. Central has pure drive to be on top.
3.0 parent
8/15/2013
I have experienced a lack of genuine concern from the principals and some of the teachers I have come in contact with. It seems if you are NOT from Tuscaloosa or attended Central H.S. then you are treated as if you don't exist. If you are a good parent trying to stay involved BUT if you are NOT part...
5.0 parent
3/27/2010
I think that central high school is an wondeful school. And alot of parents dont want it to close down. If you send those childrens over to bryant and northridge then its going to make the schools worst. When the schools became split then the schools became again. I dont blame the students i blamed...

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