- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Park Hills, MO
Central High
Federal NCES profile for Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292917001869
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Park Hills · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High has class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Park Hills, MO.
School address
District: Central R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292917001869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Central High held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 292917001869 · Park Hills, MO High · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 16.8:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elem. (530 students)
Central High held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central High
605 students
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
530 students
- West Elem.
West Elem.
464 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
442 students
What this shows Central High reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High compares
Central High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 8% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Missouri - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Central High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Central R-Iii reports $11,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central High
How many students attend Central High?
Central High has 605 students enrolled. It is a high school in Park Hills, MO. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High is 16.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High?
42.4% of students at Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High?
The largest demographic group at Central High is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Park Hills, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High?
Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central High rank among public schools in Park Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Park Hills, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Park Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Central R-Iii?
Besides Central High, Central R-Iii also operates Central Elem. (530 students), West Elem. (464 students), and Central Middle (442 students). See the Central R-Iii district page for the complete list.