School Overview
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.
1,090
Total Students
67.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High School
Demographic Student Count
White861
Hispanic52
Black80
Asian11
Two or More79
American Indian1
Pacific Islander6
  • White
    861 (79.0 %)
  • Black
    80 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    79 (7.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    52 (4.8 %)
  • Asian
    11 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
Phone: (812)435-8292
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,090
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 67.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 445
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 53
Grade 9 269
Grade 10 290
Grade 11 255
Grade 12 223

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central High School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten53
Grade 9269
Grade 10290
Grade 11255
Grade 12223
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female54449.9%
Male54650.1%