Central High School

1,587 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central High School, located at 10200 E Brookside in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serves as a significant educational institution within the East Baton Rouge Parish school system. The school is known for its role in providing academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities to the local community, emphasizing a standard high school curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce entry. As part of a larger district, the school works to balance traditional classroom learning with the diverse needs of its student body in the 70805 zip code area.

Beyond the classroom, Central High School functions as a focal point for student engagement, fostering a sense of school spirit through various athletics, clubs, and organizations. Like many schools in the Baton Rouge region, it strives to navigate the challenges of modern public education by promoting student achievement, community involvement, and the development of essential life skills. The facility serves as a vital resource for families in the neighborhood, acting not only as a place of learning but also as a venue for community-building and youth development.

1,587

Total Students

92.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,066
Hispanic	124
Black	349
Asian	11
Two or More	32
American Indian	5

White
1,066 (67.2 %)
Black
349 (22.0 %)
Hispanic
124 (7.8 %)
Two or More
32 (2.0 %)
Asian
11 (0.7 %)
American Indian
5 (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:	N/A
District:	Central Community School District
Phone:	(225)261-3438
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	638
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	140

* 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 9 451

Grade 10 401

Grade 11 366

Grade 12 369