Serving 1,193 students in grades 9-12, Central Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 24% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)24%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)16%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
68%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)85%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Central Senior High School is 85%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Central Senior High School?
1,193 students attend Central Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Central Senior High School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Senior High School?
Central Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
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 Beaumont Independent School District.
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