Central High School

Phoenix Union High School District (4286)

www.phoenixunion.org/central

1,901 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central High School, located in the heart of Phoenix on North Central Avenue, is one of the foundational institutions within the Phoenix Union High School District. As a historic pillar of the local community, the school is known for its diverse student body and a long-standing tradition of academic and extracurricular engagement. It offers a comprehensive educational program designed to prepare students for college and career readiness, fostering an environment that encourages both personal growth and community involvement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Central High School provides a variety of athletic programs, student clubs, and specialized academic pathways that cater to the unique interests and talents of its students. The school emphasizes a supportive campus culture where faculty and staff strive to meet the diverse needs of the student population. By leveraging its central location and robust history, the school remains a significant educational hub, consistently working to uphold its mission of academic excellence and student success within the Phoenix metropolitan area.

1,901

Total Students

115.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	1,280
Black	290
Asian	44
Two or More	49
American Indian	119
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,280 (67.3 %)
Black
290 (15.3 %)
American Indian
119 (6.3 %)
White
116 (6.1 %)
Two or More
49 (2.6 %)
Asian
44 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
Phone:	(602)764-7500
Website:	http://www.phoenixunion.org/central
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,901
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 566

Grade 10 518

Grade 11 444

Grade 12 373