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Central High School

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Central High School

Phoenix, Arizona

1,901 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(602)764-7500School Website

1,901

Students

16.5:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,000

B

out of 1600
Average
Avg ACT Score

21

B

out of 36
Average
AP Courses

6

B

courses offered
Average
AP Enrollment

10%

C

of students
Average
Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

B

students per teacher
Average
Graduation Rate

69%

B+

Good
Reading Proficiency

15%

C

Below Avg
Math Proficiency

9%

C

Below Avg
This Week at Central – March 21, 2026

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Central High School

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

After Central High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

Arizona State University

2

Northern Arizona University

3

Phoenix College

4

University of Arizona

5

Grand Canyon University

6

Arizona State University - West Campus

7

University of California - Los Angeles

8

GateWay Community College - Phoenix

Popular Majors
1

Business

2

Nursing

3

Psychology

4

Biology

5

Pre-Medicine Studies

6

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

7

Computer Science

8

Nursing Science, Education, and Practice

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School Details
Address

4525 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Phone

(602)764-7500

Website

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District

Phoenix Union High School District (4286)

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