ARHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL — School Profile & District Info
High|WEST HELENA, Arkansas|HELENA / WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
WEST HELENA, AR 72390
School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
13%
5th percentile in AR
Math Proficiency
4%
1th percentile in AR
Graduation Rate
80-84%
Chronic Absenteeism
45.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
7 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
2 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.5:1
Near average in ARDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,610
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 25%State 32%Local 44%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$51,568
-6.0% YoY
Helena, AR metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
High
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
439
Current enrollment
Declining(-24% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Enrollment at CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL stands at 436 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.
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