School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,579
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
85.27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama high enrollment
93th percentile
Compared with 319 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
513
Central High School: 1,579 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
18.5:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Central High School
Central High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Phenix City. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Phenix City. NCES reports 1,579 students for 2024–25.
Among 319 high schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, close to the Alabama median of 17.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (63.7%) and White (20.8%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Central High School
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 85.27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 3 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.8%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black63.7%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
12 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Phenix City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Phenix City Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 06–07
1,068 reported students
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
722 reported students
Phenix City Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
683 reported students
Westview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
563 reported students
Central Freshman Academy
Other · Grades 09–09
513 reported students
South Girard School
Middle · Grades 08–08
501 reported students