School Overview
Central High School, located in Clifton, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution for the local community and surrounding areas within the Central Community Unit School District 4. As a smaller, rural high school, it focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from close faculty-student relationships and a tight-knit school culture. The school is committed to preparing students for life after graduation through a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with extracurricular opportunities, fostering both intellectual growth and social development.

Beyond the classroom, Central High School acts as a hub for community engagement, with its athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations playing a significant role in town life. By emphasizing community values and academic standards, the school aims to equip its student body with the necessary skills for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or the workforce. Its location in a quiet, rural setting allows the school to maintain a focused educational atmosphere while remaining a vital pillar of support for the families of Clifton and the nearby region.
303
Total Students
20.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High School
Demographic Student Count
White266
Hispanic24
Black1
Two or More12
  • White
    266 (87.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (7.9 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Central CUSD 4
Phone: (815)694-2321
Website: http://www.cusd4.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 79
Grade 10 69
Grade 11 77
Grade 12 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 979
Grade 1069
Grade 1177
Grade 1278
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13945.9%
Male16454.1%