Central High School vs. Unity High School
Should you attend Central High School or Unity 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
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Most improved public schools
Unity High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 233 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 180 students in grades 9-12, Unity High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
233 students
180 students


% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%


Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
17 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1273 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2402 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-29%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
11-19%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
20-29%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
≥90%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
58
44
Grade 10 Students
56
49
Grade 11 Students
52
44
Grade 12 Students
67
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a

% Hispanic
n/a
3%


% Black
2%
2%

n/a
% White
95%
94%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a


Diversity Score
0.10
0.12


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
32%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%

