A
Very Good
86/100

Central High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 610 W University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 38% · Math 32% proficient · 84th percentile in Illinois
Graduation
C+
86% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

86
Repit Score
out of 100
1,642
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%84/100reading 85th percentile, math 83rd percentile among Illinois high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%52/10086% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +26 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency38% (+12 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency32% (+10 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate86% (+1 pts vs. state avg 85%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2018

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 Illinois state test (2020–21), 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
White62%47%reading +21 pts, math +10 pts91st percentile (list)
Black12%3%reading +0 pts, math -6 pts47th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%15%reading -3 pts, math +0 pts54th percentile (list)
Asian50%70%reading -14 pts, math +4 pts49th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -14 pts, math -10 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income38%32%reading +6 pts, math +4 pts82nd 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 610 W University Ave
City Champaign
ZIP Code 61820
District 1709420
NCES School ID 170942000546
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61820

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $33,045
Per Capita Income $22,751
Poverty Rate 14.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.3%
High School or Higher 91.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $156,600
Median Rent $1,001
Owner-Occupied 21.7%
Renter-Occupied 78.3%
View full data for ZIP 61820 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 39.0%
Black 24.4%
Hispanic/Latino 19.4%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More Races 7.4%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,642
Teachers (FTE) 119.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central High School?
Central High School has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 1,642 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
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 $24,566 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central High School in 61820 ▼
Avg Home Value
$185,566
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,226
1-Year Change
+9.3%
% Renters
78.3%

Other Schools in 61820

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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