Central High School

610 W University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820

www.champaignschools.org

1,597 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central High School, located at 610 W University Ave in Champaign, Illinois, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the Champaign Unit 4 School District. As one of the city's primary high schools, it offers a diverse academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and various vocational pathways designed to prepare students for both collegiate pursuits and the workforce. The school is known for its strong emphasis on community integration and its central location, which places it at the heart of the Champaign-Urbana educational landscape.

Beyond its academic offerings, Central High School fosters a vibrant extracurricular environment that includes a wide array of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on a culture of inclusivity and school spirit, often referred to as the "Maroon and White" tradition. By balancing a rigorous focus on student achievement with a commitment to social-emotional growth, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

1,597

Total Students

108.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	616
Hispanic	285
Black	438
Asian	136
Two or More	115
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
616 (38.6 %)
Black
438 (27.4 %)
Hispanic
285 (17.8 %)
Asian
136 (8.5 %)
Two or More
115 (7.2 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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:	Champaign CUSD 4
Phone:	(217)351-3914
Website:	http://www.champaignschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	108.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 9 525

Grade 10 409

Grade 11 365

Grade 12 298