At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 410
1,758
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
92%+38.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.7:1
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 PHOENIX, Arizona. The school enrolls 1,758 students. It is part of the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictPhoenix Union High School District (4286)
County4013
CityPHOENIX
ZIP85012
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040633000542
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,758
White6.1%
Hispanic / Latino67.3%
Black / African American15.3%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races2.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
6.1%
Hispanic
67.3%
Black
15.3%
Asian
2.3%
Two+
2.6%
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.