Central High School

Summary:

Central High School is a public high school in Davenport, Iowa, serving 1,505 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Davenport Community School District, which is ranked 298 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, Central High School has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (21%) and Hispanic (16.01%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by ISASP test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, only 44.7% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 66%. Additionally, Central High School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (47.11% in 2022-2023), indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Central High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Iowa high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. This suggests the school is underperforming compared to other high schools in the state. When compared to the nearby West High School and North High School, both of which are also part of the Davenport Community School District, Central High School generally underperforms in academic metrics, such as test scores and school rankings.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1120 Main St
Davenport, IA 52803

(563) 723-5400

District: Davenport Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
313^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,092

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 1,431

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.6%

African American:

22.6%

Hispanic:

16.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central High School ranks worse than 92.6% of high schools in Iowa. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Davenport Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.02. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Central High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.6%), African American (22.6%), Hispanic (16.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Davenport Community School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central High School is 16.1. 2 high schools in the Davenport Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Central High School employs 88.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High School is $15,092. 2 high schools in the Davenport Community School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Central High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Central High School 313^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Central High School in the ranking list.)

Davenport Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Davenport Community School District 298^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	42.46	246^th	351	29.9%
2013	29.38	303^rd	351	13.7%
2014	30.45	258^th	322	19.9%
2015	49.59	195^th	324	39.8%
2016	50.34	176^th	320	45.0%
2017	31.99	258^th	325	20.6%
2018	45.81	213^th	320	33.4%
2019	27.25	266^th	327	18.7%
2021	17.48	290^th	327	11.3%
2022	14.07	303^rd	332	8.7%
2023	12.14	306^th	336	8.9%
2024	9.02	313^th	338	7.4%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	813	246	9	55	4	n/a	n/a	0	1127
1989	717	211	7	37	3	n/a	n/a	0	975
1990	663	252	10	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	962
1991	650	247	3	44	5	n/a	n/a	0	949
1992	740	254	5	48	10	n/a	n/a	0	1057
1993	813	256	11	46	8	n/a	n/a	0	1134
1994	831	250	10	35	11	n/a	n/a	0	1137
1995	1028	369	12	51	14	n/a	n/a	0	1474
1996	1028	369	12	51	14	n/a	n/a	0	1474
1997	962	304	9	55	10	n/a	n/a	0	1340
1998	984	312	13	58	13	n/a	n/a	0	1380
1999	1017	296	13	62	16	n/a	n/a	0	1404
2000	1028	326	12	64	9	n/a	n/a	0	1439
2001	1043	294	10	64	7	n/a	n/a	0	1418
2002	1104	275	17	51	9	n/a	n/a	0	1456
2003	1104	275	17	51	9	n/a	n/a	0	1456
2004	1076	320	12	57	10	n/a	n/a	0	1475
2005	1066	341	22	86	11	n/a	n/a	0	1526
2006	1084	339	19	94	10	n/a	n/a	0	1546
2007	1082	381	17	102	10	n/a	n/a	0	1592
2008	928	385	17	116	16	n/a	n/a	0	1462
2009	943	413	19	111	17	n/a	n/a	0	1503
2010	801	336	13	157	7	1	103	0	1418
2011	808	337	20	154	4	1	96	0	1420
2012	785	342	19	169	3	1	95	0	1414
2013	797	342	18	174	3	1	100	0	1435
2014	783	287	20	180	1	1	100	0	1372
2015	790	276	19	191	0	3	104	0	1383
2016	739	274	23	161	0	1	102	0	1300
2017	704	285	21	186	1	1	121	0	1319
2018	761	300	20	194	2	1	136	0	1414
2019	754	331	22	217	4	0	144	0	1472
2020	763	311	20	233	4	0	153	0	1484
2021	818	358	19	231	6	0	154	0	1586
2022	808	342	18	249	4	0	160	1	1582
2023	766	316	18	241	3	1	157	3	1505
2024	696	323	16	237	3	0	151	5	1431

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1127	74.0	15.2	19.4
1989	975	66.2	14.7	19.4
1990	962	64.7	14.8	20.7
1991	949	66.2	14.3	19.3
1992	1057	70.0	15.1	21.2
1993	1134	67.8	16.7	21.3
1994	1137	71.0	16.0	19.3
1995	1474	97.1	15.2	24.8
1996	1474	97.1	15.2	24.8
1997	1340	95.0	14.1	27.6
1998	1380	92.4	14.9	27.2
1999	1404	103.8	13.5	30.6
2000	1439	95.2	15.1	28.1
2001	1418	95.2	14.9	30.7
2002	1456	102.0	14.3	35.6
2003	1456	102.0	14.3	35.6
2004	1475	96.0	15.4	37.3
2005	1526	89.0	17.1	37.4
2006	1546	100.1	15.4	39.5
2007	1592	97.3	16.4	40.6
2008	1462	97.3	15.0	43
2009	1503	97.1	15.5	40.9
2010	1418	99.0	14.3	42.4
2011	1420	96.0	14.7	44.6
2012	1414	96.0	14.7	48.2
2013	1435	94.0	15.2	46.9
2014	1372	97.5	14.0	49.7
2015	1383	99.0	13.9	45.5
2016	1300	100.0	13.0	50.8
2017	1319	95.3	13.8	54.4
2018	1414	103.8	13.6	51.1
2019	1472	107.4	13.6	56.9
2020	1484	92.8	15.9	53.5
2021	1586	95.9	16.5	54
2022	1582	97.8	16.1	49.7
2023	1505	90.3	16.6	47.1
2024	1431	88.5	16.1	43.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1127	74.0	15.2	19.4
1989	975	66.2	14.7	19.4
1990	962	64.7	14.8	20.7
1991	949	66.2	14.3	19.3
1992	1057	70.0	15.1	21.2
1993	1134	67.8	16.7	21.3
1994	1137	71.0	16.0	19.3
1995	1474	97.1	15.2	24.8
1996	1474	97.1	15.2	24.8
1997	1340	95.0	14.1	27.6
1998	1380	92.4	14.9	27.2
1999	1404	103.8	13.5	30.6
2000	1439	95.2	15.1	28.1
2001	1418	95.2	14.9	30.7
2002	1456	102.0	14.3	35.6
2003	1456	102.0	14.3	35.6
2004	1475	96.0	15.4	37.3
2005	1526	89.0	17.1	37.4
2006	1546	100.1	15.4	39.5
2007	1592	97.3	16.4	40.6
2008	1462	97.3	15.0	43
2009	1503	97.1	15.5	40.9
2010	1418	99.0	14.3	42.4
2011	1420	96.0	14.7	44.6
2012	1414	96.0	14.7	48.2
2013	1435	94.0	15.2	46.9
2014	1372	97.5	14.0	49.7
2015	1383	99.0	13.9	45.5
2016	1300	100.0	13.0	50.8
2017	1319	95.3	13.8	54.4
2018	1414	103.8	13.6	51.1
2019	1472	107.4	13.6	56.9
2020	1484	92.8	15.9	53.5
2021	1586	95.9	16.5	54
2022	1582	97.8	16.1	49.7
2023	1505	90.3	16.6	47.1
2024	1431	88.5	16.1	43.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$622 (4.1%)	$14,470 (95.9%)	$15,092

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 266^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 306^th of 336 High schools	9.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Central High School)	66.6	58.4	8.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Davenport Community School District)	59.4	47.9	11.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Central High School)	54.2	48.8	5.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Davenport Community School District)	47.3	41.7	5.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Central High School)	69.3	60.7	8.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Davenport Community School District)	58.5	46.6	11.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Central High School)	56.6	49.3	7.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Davenport Community School District)	48.7	40.9	7.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1472	1505	2.2%
African American	331	316	4.5%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	22	18	18.2%
Hispanic	217	241	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	754	766	1.6%
Two or More Races	144	157	9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.9%	47.1%	9.8%

Schools Near Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central High School	Public	9-12	1120 Main St	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5400	1,431	89	16.1	43.5%	696 (48.6%)	323 (22.6%)	237 (16.6%)	16 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	151 (10.6%)	9	313^th of 338 public high schools	7.4%		12.1	306^th of 336 public high schools	8.9%	7			61.6	59.8	53.0			40.9	44.7	36.4		40.5	$15,092	$622	$14,470
Mid City High	Public	7-12	3801 Marquette Street	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 336-7600	195	17	11.8	59.0%	96 (49.2%)	49 (25.1%)	23 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	24 (12.3%)	0.5	331^st of 338 public high schools	2.1%		0.2	333^rd of 336 public high schools	0.9%	2			29.3	15.4	45.0			14.6	10.3	20.0		12.8	$18,737	$636	$18,102
West High School	Public	9-12	3505 W Locust St	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5600	1,442	93	15.4	49.4%	815 (56.5%)	201 (13.9%)	227 (15.7%)	35 (2.4%)	5 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	151 (10.5%)	1.4	327^th of 338 public high schools	3.3%		1.3	330^th of 336 public high schools	1.8%	3			46.6	41.7	35.1			30.4	30.4	33.2		28.3	$15,155	$652	$14,503
North High School	Public	9-12	626 W 53rd St	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-5500	1,303	78	16.8	46.0%	622 (47.7%)	331 (25.4%)	181 (13.9%)	33 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	131 (10.1%)	5.2	320^th of 338 public high schools	5.3%		2.8	327^th of 336 public high schools	2.7%	7			59.8	55.1	38.4			33.7	44.3	28.1		38.3	$15,075	$611	$14,464
Bettendorf High School	Public	9-12	3333 18th Street	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Bettendorf Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-7001	1,485	98	15.2	29.4%	1,060 (71.4%)	117 (7.9%)	168 (11.3%)	31 (2.1%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	101 (6.8%)	70.6	90^th of 338 public high schools	73.4%		69.8	84^th of 336 public high schools	75.0%	6			81.9	81.0	81.9			75.6	74.3	81.4		66.7	$12,142	$250	$11,892
Pleasant Valley High School	Public	9-12	604 Belmont Road	Bettendorf	52722	Scott County	Pleasant Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-5151	1,679	97	17.3	11.0%	1,267 (75.5%)	56 (3.3%)	113 (6.7%)	184 (11.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (3.3%)	87.5	11^th of 338 public high schools	96.7%		90.8	10^th of 336 public high schools	97.0%	1			93.1	89.6	86.8			85.9	84.6	88.6		77.7	$11,394	$286	$11,108
North Scott High School	Public	9-12	200 S 1st St	Eldridge	52748	Scott County	North Scott Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 285-9631	1,048	63	16.5	23.1%	892 (85.1%)	25 (2.4%)	72 (6.9%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (4.7%)	64.3	123^rd of 338 public high schools	63.6%		68.2	97^th of 336 public high schools	71.1%	26			83.7	77.3	66.7			76.9	75.6	79.8		65.1	$13,462	$367	$13,094
Durant Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	408 7th St	Durant	52747	Cedar County	Durant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 785-4431	339	24	14.0	26.5%	316 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	33.3	265^th of 338 public high schools	21.6%		35	250^th of 336 public high schools	25.6%	15	74.4	82.5	76.0	62.3	61.0	79.1	77.8	70.0	56.6	52.5	49.2	57.7	$12,873	$107	$12,768

Frequently Asked Questions about Central High School

How many students attend Central High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,431 students attended Central High School.

What schools feed into Central High School?

Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eisenhower Elementary School
Elementary : Garfield Elementary School
Elementary : Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary : Madison Elementary School
Elementary : McKinley Elementary School
Middle : Sudlow Intermediate

Is Central High School a good school?

Central High School ranks in the bottom 7.4% of Iowa high schools.

What district is Central High School in?

Davenport Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Central High School?

Students at Central High School are 49% White, 23% African American, 17% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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