Central High School

Summary:

Central High School is a public high school located in Englewood, Tennessee, serving around 650 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the McMinn County School District, which is ranked 61 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central High School has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 215th out of 342 Tennessee high schools in 2018-2019 to 31st out of 374 in 2023-2024, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on TNReady/Biology I, English I, and English II assessments is significantly higher than the county and state averages, indicating strong academic achievement. Central High School's performance on TNReady/Algebra I and Algebra II assessments is also above the county and state averages, though not as pronounced as the English and Biology results. The school has particularly strong performance among female students, African American students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 50 Tennessee high schools for these subgroups. Central High School's performance for special education students is also noteworthy, ranking in the top 26 Tennessee high schools in this category.

While Central High School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (over 87%) of white students, the school's racial diversity is lower than the nearby McMinn High School, which has a more balanced racial composition. This aspect of Central High School's demographics may warrant further investigation to understand the factors contributing to this profile and its potential impact on the school's culture, curriculum, and educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 145 Co Road 461
       Englewood, TN  37329


(423) 263-5541

District: McMinn County

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,954 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  619

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
Hispanic:
8.2%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51% Help


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Compare Details Central High School ranks better than 77.6% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.75. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84%), Hispanic (8.2%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central High School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High School is $10,954.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central High School 88th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Central High School in the ranking list.)

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McMinn County:

SchoolDigger ranks McMinn County 64th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central High School

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Rank History for all students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 54.80 140th 267 47.6%
2011 65.98 94th 273 65.6%
2012 71.11 83rd 269 69.1%
2013 65.75 84th 285 70.5%
2014 61.10 98th 296 66.9%
2015 64.80 109th 300 63.7%
2016 47.01 180th 351 48.7%
2017 33.77 184th 273 32.6%
2018 32.48 242nd 341 29.0%
2019 37.12 215th 342 37.1%
2021 41.36 188th 347 45.8%
2022 47.59 161st 358 55.0%
2023 56.56 130th 384 66.1%
2024 66.75 88th 392 77.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.45 73rd 127 42.5%
2022 42.20 76th 151 49.7%
2023 49.33 50th 154 67.5%
2024 71.96 21st 183 88.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.96 200th 308 35.1%
2019 41.76 164th 302 45.7%
2021 34.61 213th 317 32.8%
2022 60.39 73rd 322 77.3%
2023 69.73 43rd 330 87.0%
2024 78.30 27th 337 92.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.96 216th 337 35.9%
2021 43.42 177th 340 47.9%
2022 48.27 158th 350 54.9%
2023 61.80 95th 366 74.0%
2024 70.29 70th 365 80.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.69 218th 329 33.7%
2021 38.26 207th 332 37.7%
2022 42.10 179th 349 48.7%
2023 49.15 149th 359 58.5%
2024 62.43 97th 366 73.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.92 162nd 208 22.1%
2023 81.73 21st 239 91.2%
2024 62.36 58th 240 75.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 68.47 34th 189 82.0%
2024 45.74 96th 209 54.1%
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Rank History for White students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.50 264th 307 14.0%
2019 29.56 229th 301 23.9%
2021 34.30 209th 306 31.7%
2022 38.59 195th 312 37.5%
2023 49.28 141st 325 56.6%
2024 63.38 86th 326 73.6%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 795 44 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 841
1989 778 42 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 900 1722
1990 700 44 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 746
1991 695 37 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1992 684 36 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 723
1993 668 38 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1994 693 31 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1995 718 35 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1996 718 35 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1997 697 35 2 6 0 n/a n/a -1 739
1998 676 35 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 723
1999 666 44 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 719
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 782 782
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 678 678
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 694 694
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 694 694
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 717 717
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 773 773
2006 766 46 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 827
2007 780 59 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 854
2008 745 54 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 818
2009 722 59 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 798
2010 701 45 2 18 1 n/a n/a 0 767
2011 746 31 1 10 3 0 3 0 794
2012 717 36 1 10 3 0 5 0 772
2013 673 33 1 15 3 0 3 0 728
2014 654 33 1 12 0 1 1 0 702
2015 641 34 2 19 0 1 7 0 704
2016 648 28 2 26 1 1 12 0 718
2017 666 26 3 25 1 1 16 0 738
2018 692 23 4 31 1 1 14 0 766
2019 674 21 5 35 1 1 20 0 757
2020 657 20 3 29 1 0 19 0 729
2021 610 19 2 34 1 0 21 0 687
2022 575 20 2 35 1 0 24 0 657
2023 568 14 1 41 1 0 25 0 650
2024 520 16 2 51 0 0 30 0 619

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 841 45.0 18.6 n/a
1989 1722 45.0 38.2 n/a
1990 746 45.0 16.5 n/a
1991 735 53.0 13.8 n/a
1992 723 53.0 13.6 n/a
1993 713 53.0 13.5 n/a
1994 731 48.0 15.2 n/a
1995 759 48.0 15.8 n/a
1996 759 48.0 15.8 n/a
1997 739 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 723 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 719 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 782 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 678 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 694 n/a n/a n/a
2003 694 n/a n/a n/a
2004 717 n/a n/a n/a
2005 773 n/a n/a n/a
2006 827 42.0 19.7 n/a
2007 854 45.0 19.0 36.2
2008 818 46.8 17.5 41
2009 798 47.0 17.0 46.5
2010 767 47.0 16.3 50.3
2011 794 47.0 16.8 47.5
2012 772 48.5 15.9 51.3
2013 728 54.5 13.3 51.2
2014 702 47.0 14.9 47
2015 704 48.0 14.6 46.6
2016 718 49.0 14.6 55.2
2017 738 49.0 15.0 n/a
2018 766 47.0 16.2 n/a
2019 757 45.0 16.8 n/a
2020 729 47.0 15.5 51
2021 687 44.3 15.4 n/a
2022 657 48.3 13.5 n/a
2023 650 46.5 13.9 n/a
2024 619 45.5 13.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 841 45.0 18.6 n/a
1989 1722 45.0 38.2 n/a
1990 746 45.0 16.5 n/a
1991 735 53.0 13.8 n/a
1992 723 53.0 13.6 n/a
1993 713 53.0 13.5 n/a
1994 731 48.0 15.2 n/a
1995 759 48.0 15.8 n/a
1996 759 48.0 15.8 n/a
1997 739 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 723 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 719 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 782 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 678 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 694 n/a n/a n/a
2003 694 n/a n/a n/a
2004 717 n/a n/a n/a
2005 773 n/a n/a n/a
2006 827 42.0 19.7 n/a
2007 854 45.0 19.0 36.2
2008 818 46.8 17.5 41
2009 798 47.0 17.0 46.5
2010 767 47.0 16.3 50.3
2011 794 47.0 16.8 47.5
2012 772 48.5 15.9 51.3
2013 728 54.5 13.3 51.2
2014 702 47.0 14.9 47
2015 704 48.0 14.6 46.6
2016 718 49.0 14.6 55.2
2017 738 49.0 15.0 n/a
2018 766 47.0 16.2 n/a
2019 757 45.0 16.8 n/a
2020 729 47.0 15.5 51
2021 687 44.3 15.4 n/a
2022 657 48.3 13.5 n/a
2023 650 46.5 13.9 n/a
2024 619 45.5 13.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $235 (2.7%) $8,090 (91.3%) $8,858
2020 $310 (3.5%) $7,946 (90.4%) $8,792
2021 $597 (5.9%) $8,988 (89.2%) $10,077
2022 $878 (8.2%) $9,208 (86.0%) $10,703
2023 $938 (8.6%) $9,338 (85.2%) $10,954

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 215th of 342 High schoolsRanks 130th of 384 High schools
 29%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Central High School)13.926.8
 12.9%
   9th Grade Algebra I (McMinn County)17.617.4
 0.2%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Central High School)23.247.3
 24.1%
   9th Grade English I (McMinn County)25.139.2
 14.1%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
9th Grade Geometry (Central High School)94.485.7
 8.7%
   9th Grade Geometry (McMinn County)93.879.3
 14.5%
   9th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)7965.9
 13.1%
10th Grade Algebra II (Central High School)68.264.7
 3.5%
   10th Grade Algebra II (McMinn County)71.169.6
 1.5%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.747.7
 1%
10th Grade English II (Central High School)44.551.2
 6.7%
   10th Grade English II (McMinn County)42.247.5
 5.3%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Central High School)18.622.2
 3.6%
   10th Grade Geometry (McMinn County)24.816.6
 8.2%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Central High School)14.812.2
 2.6%
   11th Grade Algebra II (McMinn County)13.213.6
 0.4%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
11th Grade US History (Central High School)21.336
 14.7%
   11th Grade US History (McMinn County)24.144.3
 20.2%
   11th Grade US History (Tennessee)29.639.7
 10.1%
All Grades Algebra I (Central High School)12.422
 9.6%
   All Grades Algebra I (McMinn County)21.518.6
 2.9%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Central High School)2520.2
 4.8%
   All Grades Algebra II (McMinn County)23.121.4
 1.7%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades US History (Central High School)2136.3
 15.3%
   All Grades US History (McMinn County)23.844.1
 20.3%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (Central High School)22.847
 24.2%
   All Grades English I (McMinn County)25.238.9
 13.7%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Central High School)44.351.5
 7.2%
   All Grades English II (McMinn County)41.947.7
 5.8%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Central High School)24.726.2
 1.5%
   All Grades Geometry (McMinn County)3222.3
 9.7%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students757650
 14.1%
African American2114
 33.3%
American Indian11
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic3541
 17.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White674568
 15.7%
Two or More Races2025
 25%


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Central High School ranks 88th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Middle : Athens City Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 619 students attended Central High School.

Students at Central High School are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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