- Enrollment
- 1,476
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Champaign, IL
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170942000546
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #15 of 17
- public schools in Champaign · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,666
- students enrolled
Central High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Champaign, IL.
School address
District: Champaign Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 170942000546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170942000546 · Champaign, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,666 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial High School (1,476 students)
Resource Investment Index #15 of 17 public schools in Champaign. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. 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
- This school
Central High School
1,666 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
1,476 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
711 students
- International
International Prep Academy
681 students
- Franklin Middl 665
Franklin Middle School
665 students
- Edison Middle 647
Edison Middle School
647 students
What this shows Central High School reports 1,666 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,666 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,666
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.6%
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
$21,009
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 38.0%
African American 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, 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 Champaign Cusd 4, which includes Central High School.
$21,009
Per student
+15%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 26.0%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| International Prep Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle 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
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Champaign
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,666 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 1,666 students enrolled. It is a high school in Champaign, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% lower 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 38.0% of enrollment, in Champaign, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Champaign?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Champaign, 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 Champaign on the city page.
What other schools are in Champaign Cusd 4?
Besides Central High School, Champaign Cusd 4 also operates Centennial High School (1,476 students), Jefferson Middle School (711 students), and International Prep Academy (681 students). See the Champaign Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.
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