- Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Falls City High School (588 vs. 36).
- Central High School reported a higher students per counselor than Falls City High School (350.3:1 vs. 58:1).
- Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Falls City High School (233 vs. 25).
- Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Falls City High School (588 vs. 36).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Falls City High School (233 vs. 25).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Falls City High School (40 vs. 10).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Central High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Falls City High School (21 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Central High School reported a higher students per counselor than Falls City High School (350.3:1 vs. 58:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
19 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Falls City High School
1 metric was reported by Falls City High School. Comparable data for Central High School is missing or suppressed.
Dual enrollment
4
Reported Only at Central High School
4 metrics were reported by Central High School. Comparable data for Falls City High School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
85%
AP courses offered
7
AP enrollment
247
Gifted & talented
52
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Falls City High School
$29,103.26
Central High School
$16,920.96
Local revenue share
Falls City High School
14.7%
Central High School
25.4%
State revenue share
Falls City High School
61.8%
Central High School
61.2%
Federal revenue share
Falls City High School
23.5%
Central High School
13.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Falls City High School
56.9%
Central High School
48.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Polk County
$81,318
Polk County
$81,318
Poverty rate
Polk County
12.2%
Polk County
12.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Polk County
30.6%
Polk County
30.6%
Unemployment rate
Polk County
4%
Polk County
4%
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.