MOHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
CENTRAL HIGH — School Profile & District Info
High|CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri|CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63703
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,315
Student:Teacher
14.8:1
Locale
Urban
District
CAPE GIRARDEAU 63Econ. Disadvantaged
100.0%
Phone
(573)335-8228School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
47%
49th percentile in MO
Math Proficiency
36%
46th percentile in MO
Graduation Rate
91%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.2%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
16 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
18 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.3:1
Worse than average in MODistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,129
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 20%State 21%Local 59%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$224,800
+3.8% YoY
Cape Girardeau, MO metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,278
Current enrollment
Stable(+4% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about CENTRAL HIGH
CENTRAL HIGH currently enrolls 1,315 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MO.
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