Central High School

www.pcboe.net/chs

1,579 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central High School, located at 2400 Dobbs Dr in Phenix City, Alabama, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Phenix City Schools district. As a comprehensive public high school, it is committed to preparing a diverse student body for post-secondary success by providing a robust academic curriculum. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for extracurricular growth to help students develop both intellectually and socially.

Beyond its academic offerings, Central High School maintains a strong sense of community spirit and school pride, deeply integrated into the Phenix City area. The school provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and career-technical pathways designed to engage students with different interests and career goals. Through its focus on character development and academic achievement, the school strives to foster an environment where students are empowered to become productive and responsible citizens after graduation.

1,579

Total Students

85.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	162
Black	1,006
Asian	6
Two or More	72
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
1,006 (63.7%)
White
329 (20.8%)
Hispanic
162 (10.3%)
Two or More
72 (4.6%)
Asian
6 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Phenix City
Phone:	(334)298-3626
Website:	http://www.pcboe.net/chs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	890
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 83

Grade 10 505

Grade 11 517

Grade 12 474

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	83
Grade 10	505
Grade 11	517
Grade 12	474

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	761	48.2%
Male	818	51.8%

High School 9th - 12th