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School Comparison

CENTRAL HIGH
vs.
CAPE GIRARDEAU CAR TECH CTR.

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

CENTRAL HIGH
CAPE GIRARDEAU CAR TECH CTR.
  • CENTRAL HIGH reported a higher in-school suspensions than CAPE GIRARDEAU CAR TECH CTR. (191 vs. 0).
  • CAPE GIRARDEAU CAR TECH CTR. reported a higher students per counselor than CENTRAL HIGH (468:1 vs. 290.9:1).
  • CENTRAL HIGH reported a higher violent incidents than CAPE GIRARDEAU CAR TECH CTR. (112 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 7 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

CAPE GIRARDEAU CAR TECH CTR. reported a higher sat/act participation than CENTRAL HIGH (61 vs. 60).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

CENTRAL HIGH reported a higher in-school suspensions than CAPE GIRARDEAU CAR TECH CTR. (191 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

CAPE GIRARDEAU CAR TECH CTR. reported a higher students per counselor than CENTRAL HIGH (468:1 vs. 290.9:1).

Reported Only at CENTRAL HIGH

7 metrics were reported by CENTRAL HIGH. Comparable data for CAPE GIRARDEAU CAR TECH CTR. is missing or suppressed.

Chronically absent students
360
Graduation rate
91%
Graduating cohort
317
AP courses offered
16
AP enrollment
286
Dual enrollment
125
Gifted & talented
28

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
CENTRAL HIGH
$12,129.45
CAPE GIRARDEAU CAR TECH CTR.
$12,129.45
Local revenue share
CENTRAL HIGH
58.7%
CAPE GIRARDEAU CAR TECH CTR.
58.7%
State revenue share
CENTRAL HIGH
21%
CAPE GIRARDEAU CAR TECH CTR.
21%
Federal revenue share
CENTRAL HIGH
20.3%
CAPE GIRARDEAU CAR TECH CTR.
20.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
CENTRAL HIGH
19.7%
CAPE GIRARDEAU CAR TECH CTR.
19.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Cape Girardeau County
$68,912
Cape Girardeau County
$68,912
Poverty rate
Cape Girardeau County
14.1%
Cape Girardeau County
14.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cape Girardeau County
33.9%
Cape Girardeau County
33.9%
Unemployment rate
Cape Girardeau County
3.3%
Cape Girardeau County
3.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.