How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Central High | Girardot Center for Youth |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 24 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 87.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Central High | Girardot Center for Youth |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,129 | - |
| District | Cape Girardeau Public Schools | Division of Youth Service |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Central High | Girardot Center for Youth |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.6% | 37.5% |
| African American | 31.7% | 45.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.6% | 16.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Central High | Girardot Center for Youth |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 291:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.8% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 250 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.