Central High

www.sheboygan.k12.wi.us

Charter School 186 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central High, located on South Water Street in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, operates as an alternative high school within the Sheboygan Area School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from a more personalized or non-traditional educational environment, the school focuses on providing flexible pathways toward graduation. By offering smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Central High aims to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, ensuring they remain on track to earn their diplomas and prepare for life after high school.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, prioritizing individualized learning plans that cater to the unique needs of its diverse student body. As part of the broader district, Central High utilizes the resources of the Sheboygan Area School District to provide essential academic instruction, credit recovery options, and social-emotional support. Through its commitment to inclusivity and academic growth, the school serves as a vital resource for families looking for an alternative to the traditional comprehensive high school experience.

186

Total Students

15.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	72
Black	15
Asian	3
Two or More	11

White
85 (45.7 %)
Hispanic
72 (38.7 %)
Black
15 (8.1 %)
Two or More
11 (5.9 %)
Asian
3 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sheboygan Area School District
Phone:	(920)459-3520
Website:	http://www.sheboygan.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
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 21

Grade 10 31

Grade 11 43

Grade 12 91