Overview

Central City High School is a public school in Central City, IA, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 3 schools in Central City Community School District.

School Rating

Central City High School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Iowa with the same grade levels.
3/10
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Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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College Success

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
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Courses & Programs

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Low-Income Students


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Students With Disabilities

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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About the School


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Neighborhood

400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214
School leader: Mr Jason McLaughlin
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Nearby Schools

  • 7 /10
    Central City Elementary School
    0.0 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • NA
    Central City Junior High School
    0.08 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • NA
    All Because Of Children Elc
    0.11 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Noah's Ark
    0.24 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    YMCA Child Care-Coggon
    4.92 miles
    Private; PK
  • 10 /10
    Alburnett Middle School
    6.28 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 7 /10
    Alburnett Elementary School
    6.28 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
    Alburnett Junior-Senior High School
    6.28 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 7 /10
    North-Linn Middle School
    8.93 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 10 /10
    Alburnett Middle School
    6.28 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 10 /10
    Westfield Elementary School
    11.86 miles
    Public district; K-4
  • 9 /10
    Walker Elementary Center
    8.93 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
    Alburnett Junior-Senior High School
    6.28 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 9 /10
    Indian Creek Elementary School
    11.43 miles
    Public district; K-4
  • 8 /10
    Strawberry Hill
    14.82 miles
    Public district; PK, K-4
  • 8 /10
    North-Linn Senior High School
    8.93 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 8 /10
    Hazel Point Intermediate School
    10.4 miles
    Public district; 5-6
  • 8 /10
    Linn-Mar High School
    11.36 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 8 /10
    Excelsior Middle School
    11.02 miles
    Public district; 7-8