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Central High School

Central High School is a public high school in Tuscaloosa, AL, serving grades 9–12, rated D, with 796 students and a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 13% in Science, 12% in English Language Arts and 4% in Math.

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Rating
D
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
796
Students per teacher
17.9:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Science13%
English Language Arts12%
Math4%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered
1
IB programmes
Diploma
Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black87%
Hispanic7%
White5%
Asian1%
Two or more races0%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
78%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+8.7%
Prior-year enrollment
732

Homes assigned to this school

8,456 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Central High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
905 15th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone
(205) 759-3720
Website
tuscaloosacityschools.com
Setting
City - Medium
Status
Operational
NCES ID
010336001608
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School district

Tuscaloosa City School District

District rating
B
Schools
21
Students
11,230
Spending per student
$12,640
Teachers (FTE)
656
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Central High School

How is Central High School rated?

Central High School holds a D rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Tuscaloosa City School District is rated B overall.

How do students at Central High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Central High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 13% in Science, 12% in English Language Arts and 4% in Math.

What grades does Central High School serve?

Central High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Central High School?

796 students attend Central High School, up from 732 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.9:1.

Which homes are assigned to Central High School?

TopHap matches 8,456 residential properties to Central High School in and around Tuscaloosa. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Central High School offer?

Central High School offers 1 AP courses and IB (diploma).