Central High School

www.central.k12.or.us

1,100 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central High School, located in Independence, Oregon, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Central School District 13J. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. By offering a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its students for success in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce upon graduation.

Beyond academics, Central High School places a strong emphasis on cultivating a well-rounded student experience through sports, arts, and student-led organizations. The school actively works to build strong partnerships with the local community, promoting a sense of civic responsibility and school spirit. Through its focus on equity and student-centered instruction, the school strives to ensure that all students have the resources and encouragement necessary to meet their individual educational goals in an increasingly globalized society.

1,100

Total Students

49.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	509
Hispanic	503
Black	5
Asian	12
Two or More	45
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	11

White
509 (46.3 %)
Hispanic
503 (45.8 %)
Two or More
45 (4.1 %)
American Indian
14 (1.3 %)
Asian
12 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.0 %)
Black
5 (0.5 %)

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 SD 13J
Phone:	(503)838-0480
Website:	http://www.central.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,100
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	950
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 276

Grade 10 246

Grade 11 294

Grade 12 284