Central Senior High School
275 Lexington Pkwy N, Saint Paul, Minnesota | (651) 744-4900|
(651) 744-4900
#2,609 in National Rankings
Overall Score 85.22/100
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,691
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Overview of Central Senior High School
Central Senior High School is ranked 45th within Minnesota. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Central Senior High School is 49%. The total minority enrollment is 58%, and 49% of students are economically disadvantaged. Central Senior High School is 1 of 24 high schools in the St. Paul Public School District.
Central Senior High School 2024 Rankings
Central Senior High School is ranked #2,609 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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Took at Least One AP® Exam
49%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
35%Mathematics Proficiency
28%Reading Proficiency
56%Science Proficiency
45%Graduation Rate
88%
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How Central Senior High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 425 schools ranked in Minnesota.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #2,602 | #48 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #2,594 | #40 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #6,877 | #166 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #1,643 | #40 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #12,548 (tie) | #281 |
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Students/Teachers at Central Senior High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,691
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
57.9%
Minority Enrollment
57.9%
Minority Enrollment
42.1%
White
29.0%
Black
12.1%
Asian
8.3%
Hispanic
7.6%
Two or More Races
0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
49%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
43%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
6%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
73
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Test Scores at Central Senior High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
37.0/100
Subject Proficiency:
Minnesota administered the Minnesota Comprehesive Assessments to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
28
21
30
56
48
50
45
33
40
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Minnesota Comprehesive Assessments
61.1%
Minnesota Comprehesive Assessments Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Well Above Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
23.0%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
63.1%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
-3.7%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
86.0%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP® and IB
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
49%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
35%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
71%
Exam Pass Rate
57%
International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance
Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
40%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
25%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
63%
Exam Pass Rate
63%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
88% (somewhat below state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
No
Eligible for Title I Funding
Yes
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
24
Total Students
11,862
College Readiness (district average)
8.6
Proficient in Reading (district average)
48%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
21%
Proficient in Science (district average)
33%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
275 Lexington Pkwy N
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104
#2,609 in National Rankings
#45 in Minnesota High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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