- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Camp Point, IL
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170822000431
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Camp Point · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 220
- students enrolled
Central High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Camp Point, IL.
School address
District: Central Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 170822000431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Central High School shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 19.9 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 170822000431 · Camp Point, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Central 3-4 Middle School (227 students)
Central High School shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE held 19.9 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central 3-4 Mi
Central 3-4 Middle School
227 students
- Central Junior
Central Junior High School
221 students
- This school
Central High School
220 students
- Central Elemen 75
Central Elementary Grade School
75 students
What this shows Central High School reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High School compares
Central High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 24% in Illinois - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$13,861
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.5%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Central High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Central Cusd 3 reports $13,861 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central 3-4 Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary Grade School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 4.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 220 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camp Point, IL. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Camp Point, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Camp Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Camp Point, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Central Cusd 3?
Besides Central High School, Central Cusd 3 also operates Central 3-4 Middle School (227 students), Central Junior High School (221 students), and Central Elementary Grade School (75 students). See the Central Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.