CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Central High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp school district, located in Evansville, IN with about 1,027 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 109 teachers, Central High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 5400 1st Ave in Evansville, Indiana, is a prominent institution within the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC). As one of the city's largest and most historic public high schools, it serves a diverse student population and offers a wide-ranging academic curriculum. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to college and career readiness, providing students with access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and various specialized academic programs designed to challenge students and prepare them for post-secondary success.
Beyond its academic offerings, Central High School is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school hosts a robust athletics program, including competitive teams in sports such as football, basketball, and soccer, as well as a variety of student-led clubs, performing arts ensembles, and service organizations. With a strong emphasis on tradition and school spirit, Central High provides a comprehensive educational experience that encourages students to develop their talents, build lasting peer connections, and engage actively in their school community.
For more information, contact Central High School at (812) 435-8292 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Evansville, IN 47710-4198
(812) 435-8292
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Evansville, IN with about 1,027 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
- Total Students:
- 1,027
- Teachers:
- 109.15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 1,027 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.9%
- Two or more races
- 8.1%
- Black or African American
- 7.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.