C+
Average
69/100

Central High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 4525 N CENTRAL AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 32% · Math 39% proficient · 46th percentile in Arizona
Graduation
B
82% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

69
Repit Score
out of 100
1,758
Students
enrolled
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%46/100reading 42nd percentile, math 50th percentile among Arizona high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%57/10082% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 51% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−11 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency39% (−3 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate82% (+14 pts vs. state avg 68%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%45%reading -17 pts, math -18 pts24th percentile (list)
Black15%15%reading -22 pts, math -17 pts13th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%42%reading -4 pts, math +4 pts52nd percentile (list)
Asian50%50%reading -35 pts, math -39 pts3rd percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native10%50%reading -7 pts, math +29 pts75th percentile (list)
Low-income31%39%reading -2 pts, math +5 pts56th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4525 N CENTRAL AVE
City Phoenix
ZIP Code 85012
District 0406330
NCES School ID 040633000542
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85012

Understanding the community around Central High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,435
Per Capita Income $64,687
Poverty Rate 5.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.3%
High School or Higher 95.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $632,000
Median Rent $1,604
Owner-Occupied 42.5%
Renter-Occupied 57.5%
View full data for ZIP 85012 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 68.2%
Black 15.0%
White 6.8%
American Indian 5.1%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More Races 2.5%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,758
Teachers (FTE) 112.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central High School?
Central High School has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 1,758 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Central High School serve?
Central High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central High School receive per student?
Central High School receives $14,520 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central High School in 85012 ▼
Avg Home Value
$641,471
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,581
1-Year Change
+0.8%
% Renters
57.5%

Other Schools in 85012

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026