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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation

Central High School

Evansville, Indiana

1,090 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(812)435-8292School Website

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1,090

Students

16.1:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,110

B+

out of 1600
Good
Avg ACT Score

26

A-

out of 36
Good
AP Courses

18

A

courses offered
Excellent
AP Enrollment

23%

C

of students
Good
Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

B

students per teacher
Average
Graduation Rate

91%

A+

Excellent
Reading Proficiency

48%

B-

Average
Math Proficiency

24%

C

Below Avg
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Academic Grades

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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

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Central High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

September 1, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline
+76 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

September 14, 2026 – November 13, 2026

ILEARN — Checkpoint One

Testing window
IN

November 16, 2026 – February 5, 2027

ILEARN — Checkpoint Two

Testing window
IN

November 30, 2026 – February 19, 2027

ILEARN — Biology ECA Fall/Winter

Testing window
IN

January 11, 2027 – February 26, 2027

WIDA ACCESS

Testing window
IN

February 8, 2027 – April 9, 2027

ILEARN — Checkpoint Three

Testing window
IN

March 29, 2027 – May 7, 2027

I AM

Testing window
IN
+2 more state assessments this school year
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After Central High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

University of Southern Indiana

2

Indiana University - Bloomington

3

University of Evansville

4

Ball State University

5

Purdue University

6

Indiana State University

7

University of Indianapolis

8

Indiana University Indianapolis

Popular Majors
1

Business

2

Nursing

3

Psychology

4

Biology

5

Criminology

6

Elementary Education

7

Pre-Medicine Studies

8

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

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School Details
Address

5400 1st Ave, Evansville, IN 47710

Phone

(812)435-8292

Website

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District

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation

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