School overview
At a glance
Reported students
265
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
25.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 326 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
178
Central High: 265 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
10.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Central High
Central High is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in King And Queen C H. It is one of 3 current school records connected to King and Queen County Public Schools. NCES reports 265 students for 2024–25.
Among 326 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,138 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, below the Virginia median of 13.8:1 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 White (44.5%) and Black (34.7%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. 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. The school reported 4 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
- 1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.46 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 1 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
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.16
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.5%
- Hispanic9.1%
- Black34.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.3%
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
4 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in King and Queen County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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Elementary · Grades PK–06
178 reported students
King & Queen Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
168 reported students