Enrollment
1,575
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Burlington, IL
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170783000397
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,575
- students enrolled
Central High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Burlington, IL.
School address
District: Central Cusd 301 · Illinois
NCES ID 170783000397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central High School
Central High School is a large high school in Burlington, Illinois, enrolling 1,575 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 96% of Illinois schools and 44% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,575 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Central Cusd 301 also operates Prairie Knolls Middle Sch (770 students) and Country Trails Elem (751 students) alongside Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central High School compares
Central High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 44% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,575 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,575
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,069
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Asian 14.8%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Central High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Cusd 301, which includes Central High School.
$14,069
Per student
-17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.1%
State 27.9%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Knolls Middle Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Country Trails Elem | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard B Thomas Grade School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Grade School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,575 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 1,575 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burlington, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 20.2:1, which is 44% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Burlington, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central High School rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Burlington, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burlington on the city page.
Is Central High School a good school?
Central High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Central Cusd 301?
Besides Central High School, Central Cusd 301 also operates Prairie Knolls Middle Sch (770 students), Country Trails Elem (751 students), and Howard B Thomas Grade School (678 students). See the Central Cusd 301 district page for the complete list.
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