CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Central High School is a public high school that is part of the Phenix City school district, located in Phenix City, AL with about 1,285 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 70 teachers, Central High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Central High School, located at 2400 Dobbs Dr in Phenix City, Alabama, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Phenix City Schools district. As a comprehensive public high school, it is committed to preparing a diverse student body for post-secondary success by providing a robust academic curriculum. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for extracurricular growth to help students develop both intellectually and socially.
Beyond its academic offerings, Central High School maintains a strong sense of community spirit and school pride, deeply integrated into the Phenix City area. The school provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and career-technical pathways designed to engage students with different interests and career goals. Through its focus on character development and academic achievement, the school strives to foster an environment where students are empowered to become productive and responsible citizens after graduation.
For more information, contact Central High School at (334) 298-3626 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 298-3626
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Phenix City, AL with about 1,285 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Phenix City
- Total Students:
- 1,285
- Teachers:
- 70.1
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,285 students
- Black or African American
- 64.9%
- White
- 21.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.