School Overview
Central High School, located at 5400 1st Ave in Evansville, Indiana, is a prominent institution within the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC). As one of the city's largest and most historic public high schools, it serves a diverse student population and offers a wide-ranging academic curriculum. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to college and career readiness, providing students with access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and various specialized academic programs designed to challenge students and prepare them for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Central High School is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school hosts a robust athletics program, including competitive teams in sports such as football, basketball, and soccer, as well as a variety of student-led clubs, performing arts ensembles, and service organizations. With a strong emphasis on tradition and school spirit, Central High provides a comprehensive educational experience that encourages students to develop their talents, build lasting peer connections, and engage actively in their school community.
1,087
Total Students
76.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High School
Demographic Student Count
White849
Hispanic56
Black95
Asian6
Two or More77
American Indian1
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    849 (78.1%)
  • Black
    95 (8.7%)
  • Two or More
    77 (7.1%)
  • Hispanic
    56 (5.2%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
Phone: (812)435-8292
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,087
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 76.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 445
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 50
Grade 9 273
Grade 10 256
Grade 11 262
Grade 12 246

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central High School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten50
Grade 9273
Grade 10256
Grade 11262
Grade 12246
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female52147.9%
Male56652.1%