CENTRAL HIGH

629 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central High School, located at 116 Rebel Drive in Park Hills, Missouri, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Central R-III School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities. It is committed to preparing students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Park Hills, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement and school spirit. By leveraging resources provided by the Central R-III district, Central High offers a variety of programs designed to engage students across diverse interests, ranging from athletics and arts to vocational training. For more detailed information regarding the school’s academic calendar, faculty resources, and specific policies, you can visit their official website at [centralr3.org](http://centralr3.org).

629

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	587
Hispanic	13
Black	22
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

White
587 (93.3 %)
Black
22 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
13 (2.1 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (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 R-III
Phone:	(573)431-2616
Website:	http://centralr3.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 9 157

Grade 10 189

Grade 11 157

Grade 12 126