Central High School

Summary:

Central High School is a public high school located in Pollok, Texas, serving 385 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hudson Independent School District, which is ranked 602 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central High School has several strengths, including consistently high graduation rates (96.2% to 100%) and very low dropout rates (0.0% to 0.3%), both of which are significantly better than state averages. The school also ranks highly (84th out of 1,182 Texas high schools) in the performance of its gifted and talented students, indicating strong support and programming for this population. However, the school faces challenges in its academic performance, particularly in core subjects like Algebra I and English, where test scores lag behind state and district averages. Additionally, Central High School has a less diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of white students (68.05%).

When compared to other local high schools, Central High School performs better than some, such as Stubblefield Learning Center, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Hudson High School and Pineywoods Community Academy High School in areas like test scores and overall state rankings. The school's spending per student ($11,714) is slightly higher than Diboll High School ($11,967) and Lufkin High School ($12,700), but lower than the small, rural Apple Springs High School ($15,617).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 7622 Us Hwy 69 N
       Pollok, TX  75969-9710


(936) 853-2167

District: Central Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
934th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,714 Help


Feeder schools for Central High School:

Elementary:    Central Elementary
Middle:    Central J H

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  409

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.0%
Hispanic:
25.7%
African American:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central High School ranks better than 53% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.81. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67%), Hispanic (25.7%), African American (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central High School is 11.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High School is $11,714.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central High School 934th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Central High School in the ranking list.)

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Central Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Central Independent School District (Isd) 602nd of 968 Texas 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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.21 626th 1427 56.1%
2005 61.39 606th 1429 57.6%
2006 66.12 505th 1430 64.7%
2007 63.32 608th 1497 59.4%
2008 53.44 857th 1510 43.2%
2009 56.28 819th 1539 46.8%
2010 58.73 787th 1568 49.8%
2011 67.82 483rd 1672 71.1%
2012 63.40 463rd 1603 71.1%
2013 50.20 872nd 1652 47.2%
2014 57.12 731st 1734 57.8%
2015 57.38 773rd 1743 55.7%
2016 58.30 737th 1762 58.2%
2017 43.90 906th 1777 49.0%
2018 45.51 903rd 1797 49.7%
2019 50.29 860th 1857 53.7%
2021 49.40 901st 1861 51.6%
2022 44.46 1010th 1876 46.2%
2023 50.75 911th 1961 53.5%
2024 49.81 934th 1987 53.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.63 233rd 730 68.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.17 1099th 1113 1.3%
2021 14.83 1124th 1195 5.9%
2022 23.91 1008th 1278 21.1%
2023 47.73 531st 1371 61.3%
2024 23.52 1124th 1435 21.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.47 585th 1347 56.6%
2019 46.31 609th 1357 55.1%
2021 46.03 613th 1382 55.6%
2022 45.30 636th 1418 55.1%
2023 37.97 862nd 1478 41.7%
2024 43.86 789th 1547 49.0%
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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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.82 799th 1794 55.5%
2019 45.76 934th 1818 48.6%
2021 46.78 906th 1848 51.0%
2022 32.28 1279th 1847 30.8%
2023 47.82 851st 1897 55.1%
2024 47.42 821st 1883 56.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.95 906th 1781 49.1%
2019 49.29 912th 1798 49.3%
2021 45.58 987th 1815 45.6%
2022 42.13 1057th 1841 42.6%
2023 60.86 631st 1891 66.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.73 848th 1137 25.4%
2019 37.15 931st 1145 18.7%
2021 53.94 742nd 1177 37.0%
2022 71.12 278th 1172 76.3%
2023 72.17 84th 1182 92.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.48 1013th 1784 43.2%
2019 45.89 870th 1810 51.9%
2021 33.31 1218th 1829 33.4%
2022 23.11 1510th 1837 17.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.37 1049th 1803 41.8%
2019 48.76 850th 1824 53.4%
2021 50.16 832nd 1840 54.8%
2022 44.55 945th 1853 49.0%
2023 41.66 1078th 1913 43.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.49 342nd 1013 66.2%
2019 71.65 210th 1024 79.5%
2021 16.07 890th 1020 12.7%
2022 23.59 799th 1031 22.5%
2023 64.00 272nd 1069 74.6%
2024 40.72 541st 1065 49.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.07 615th 1691 63.6%
2019 43.90 930th 1714 45.7%
2021 64.55 454th 1743 74.0%
2022 38.84 1043rd 1762 40.8%
2023 39.61 1072nd 1820 41.1%
2024 45.35 844th 1804 53.2%
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Rank History for White students at Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.98 1205th 1539 21.7%
2019 35.16 1085th 1526 28.9%
2021 28.05 1167th 1510 22.7%
2022 35.22 1050th 1525 31.1%
2023 42.05 947th 1576 39.9%
2024 33.14 1078th 1556 30.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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
1989 316 5 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1990 294 9 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1991 304 11 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1992 309 14 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1993 299 14 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1994 317 11 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1995 342 19 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1996 342 19 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1997 369 13 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 401
1998 386 12 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1999 373 10 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2000 387 7 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2001 373 9 5 26 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2002 377 14 1 36 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2003 377 14 1 36 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2004 375 16 1 55 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2005 389 19 1 59 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2006 420 18 1 53 1 n/a n/a 0 493
2007 411 18 2 51 3 n/a n/a 0 485
2008 409 18 1 48 2 n/a n/a 0 478
2009 395 15 3 58 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2010 389 15 2 54 2 n/a n/a 0 462
2011 371 11 1 60 1 0 5 0 449
2012 369 8 2 59 2 0 4 0 444
2013 344 13 0 57 0 0 5 0 419
2014 358 21 1 69 1 0 3 0 453
2015 346 28 1 75 3 0 4 0 457
2016 345 31 1 83 2 0 7 0 469
2017 329 27 3 76 2 0 8 0 445
2018 315 23 1 84 2 0 10 0 435
2019 297 22 1 75 1 0 7 0 403
2020 293 21 4 66 1 0 8 0 393
2021 279 17 0 83 2 1 8 0 390
2022 274 16 0 80 2 0 7 0 379
2023 262 15 0 100 0 0 8 0 385
2024 274 18 0 105 0 0 12 0 409

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
1989 326 n/a n/a n/a
1990 310 26.0 11.9 n/a
1991 324 25.5 12.7 n/a
1992 333 25.9 12.8 16.2
1993 328 25.0 13.1 26.5
1994 344 25.3 13.6 20.6
1995 380 30.6 12.4 20.5
1996 380 30.6 12.4 20.5
1997 401 31.5 12.7 16.5
1998 418 33.3 12.6 17.5
1999 403 33.9 11.9 30
2000 410 31.9 12.9 24.1
2001 413 35.3 11.7 18.4
2002 429 34.4 12.5 26.1
2003 429 34.4 12.5 26.1
2004 447 34.4 13.0 33.6
2005 468 34.4 13.6 25.9
2006 493 37.1 13.3 29.6
2007 485 37.9 12.8 30.5
2008 478 38.7 12.4 32.6
2009 473 38.5 12.3 39.3
2010 462 36.6 12.6 44.4
2011 449 40.2 11.1 45
2012 444 39.0 11.3 43.2
2013 419 38.7 10.8 43.7
2014 453 38.5 11.7 39.3
2015 457 42.0 10.8 40.3
2016 469 40.0 11.7 43.3
2017 445 37.6 11.8 46.7
2018 435 37.6 11.5 44.8
2019 403 35.5 11.3 49.1
2020 393 37.0 10.6 48.6
2021 390 36.9 10.5 53.8
2022 379 37.2 10.1 50.9
2023 385 34.6 11.1 58.4
2024 409 34.9 11.6 53.5

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
1989 326 n/a n/a n/a
1990 310 26.0 11.9 n/a
1991 324 25.5 12.7 n/a
1992 333 25.9 12.8 16.2
1993 328 25.0 13.1 26.5
1994 344 25.3 13.6 20.6
1995 380 30.6 12.4 20.5
1996 380 30.6 12.4 20.5
1997 401 31.5 12.7 16.5
1998 418 33.3 12.6 17.5
1999 403 33.9 11.9 30
2000 410 31.9 12.9 24.1
2001 413 35.3 11.7 18.4
2002 429 34.4 12.5 26.1
2003 429 34.4 12.5 26.1
2004 447 34.4 13.0 33.6
2005 468 34.4 13.6 25.9
2006 493 37.1 13.3 29.6
2007 485 37.9 12.8 30.5
2008 478 38.7 12.4 32.6
2009 473 38.5 12.3 39.3
2010 462 36.6 12.6 44.4
2011 449 40.2 11.1 45
2012 444 39.0 11.3 43.2
2013 419 38.7 10.8 43.7
2014 453 38.5 11.7 39.3
2015 457 42.0 10.8 40.3
2016 469 40.0 11.7 43.3
2017 445 37.6 11.8 46.7
2018 435 37.6 11.5 44.8
2019 403 35.5 11.3 49.1
2020 393 37.0 10.6 48.6
2021 390 36.9 10.5 53.8
2022 379 37.2 10.1 50.9
2023 385 34.6 11.1 58.4
2024 409 34.9 11.6 53.5

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.
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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 $1,115 (9.5%) $10,626 (90.5%) $11,741
2020 $1,189 (9.7%) $11,070 (90.3%) $12,259
2021 $1,061 (9.1%) $10,653 (90.9%) $11,714

Data source: Texas 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 860th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 911th of 1961 High schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Central High School)6831
 37%
   End of Course Algebra I (Central Independent School District (Isd))7238
 34%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Central High School)5950
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Central Independent School District (Isd))5949
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Central High School)5365
 12%
   End of Course English I Reading (Central Independent School District (Isd))5364
 11%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Central High School)4350
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Central Independent School District (Isd))4450
 6%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Central High School)7188
 17%
   End of Course U.S. History (Central Independent School District (Isd))6988
 19%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students403385
 4.5%
African American2215
 31.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic75100
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White297262
 11.8%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.1%58.4%
 9.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central High School

Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary
Middle : Central J H

In the 2023-24 school year, 409 students attended Central High School.

Students at Central High School are 67% White, 26% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Central High School ranks 934th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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

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