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Central High School

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Clifton, Illinois · Central CUSD 4
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students298
Student:Teacher12.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch38%
Title INo
Central
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
298
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
38%-15.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Central High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Clifton, Illinois. The school enrolls 298 students. It is part of the Central CUSD 4 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictCentral CUSD 4
County17075
CityClifton
ZIP60927
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171041001256

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment298
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino6.8%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native88.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races2.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
6.8%
Black
0.6%
Asian
1.0%
Two+
2.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %38%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)