Central High School is the oldest high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was founded in 1906 as Tulsa High School, and located in downtown Tulsa until 1976. The school now has a 47-acre campus in northwest Tulsa.
Serving 378 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Central High School's student population of 378 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1906
Colors
Crimson, Cream
School Rankings
Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1546 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
57%
8%
White
10%
44%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
13%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60-64%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Brave
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #1546 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booker T. Washington High School, Daniel Webster High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Central High School?
378 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Central High School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Tulsa School District.
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