Unity High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Unity High School or Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Unity High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 182 students in grades 9-12, Unity High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 248 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
182 students
248 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2402 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1273 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
20-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
60-69%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
51
62
Grade 10 Students
42
55
Grade 11 Students
48
70
Grade 12 Students
41
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
n/a
1%
n/a
% White
96%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
