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Central High School

Central High School is a public high school in West Helena, AR, serving grades 7–12, rated D, with 439 students and a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 17% in Reading, 15% in English Language Arts and 15% in Math.

DTopHap school rating
Rating
D
Grades
7–12
Enrollment
439
Students per teacher
7.8:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Reading17%
English Language Arts15%
Math15%
Science9%
Biology5%
Algebra3%
Geometry2%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered
7
Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black96%
White1%
Asian1%
Two or more races1%
Hispanic1%
Native American0%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch
95%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-24.0%
Prior-year enrollment
578

Homes assigned to this school

9,894 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.

School details

Address
103 School Rd, West Helena, AR 72390
Phone
(870) 572-6744
Website
hwhschools.org
Setting
Town - Remote
Status
Operational
NCES ID
050768000476
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School district

Helena-West Helena School District

District rating
D
Schools
2
Students
978
Spending per student
$16,434
Teachers (FTE)
91
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. Helena-West Helena School District is rated D 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 17% in Reading, 15% in English Language Arts, 15% in Math, 9% in Science, 5% in Biology and 3% in Algebra.

What grades does Central High School serve?

Central High School serves grades 7–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Central High School?

439 students attend Central High School, down from 578 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 7.8:1.

Which homes are assigned to Central High School?

TopHap matches 9,894 residential properties to Central High School in and around West Helena. 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 7 AP courses.