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Central High School

1120 Main St, Davenport, IA 52803Davenport Comm School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,505
Students
Total enrolled
88%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$14,841
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 8% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,505 students in grades 09–12 in Davenport, Iowa.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,841 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Central High School is a very large high in Davenport, Iowa, serving grades 09–12 with 1,505 students. The district invests $14,841 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Central High School

1,505
Total Students
16.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
47%
Free Lunch
90
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution687 male · 815 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility47%
National avg 52% · 709 students
Student Composition
51%
16%
21%
10%
Asian1%
White51%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black21%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 190858000461

Academic Outcomes at Central High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
88
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
88%
State avg
91%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 65th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 52803

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,841Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,841
State avg
$17,386
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,530
Student Support$2,820
Administration$1,781
Operations$2,226
Other$1,484
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,841 spent per student, an estimated $6,575 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
53%
33%
State government
53.0%
Local (property tax)
32.7%
Federal programs
14.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 88% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Adams Elementary SchoolEisenhower Elementary SchoolHarrison Elementary SchoolJefferson Elementary School
+14 more
↓
Middle
Sudlow IntermediateWood IntermediateWilliams IntermediateFrank L Smart Intermediate
+1 more
↓
High School
West High SchoolNorth High SchoolMid City High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyScott County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDavenport Comm School District →
Phone: (563)723-5400
NCES ID: 190858000461
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Davenport seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Davenport Comm School District
High
West High School
1,469 students · 09–12
● 45 opp54% FRL
High
North High School
1,352 students · 09–12
● 44 opp50% FRL
Mid
Sudlow Intermediate
524 students · 07–08
● 47 opp53% FRL
Elem
Adams Elementary School
511 students · KG–06
● 45 opp54% FRL
Elem
Eisenhower Elementary School
508 students · KG–06
● 47 opp46% FRL
Elem
Harrison Elementary School
508 students · KG–06
● 44 opp47% FRL
Elem
Jefferson Elementary School
460 students · PK–06
● 45 opp71% FRL
Mid
Wood Intermediate
438 students · 07–08
● 44 opp61% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1120 Main St, Davenport, IA 52803
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.