- Central High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Dallas High School (247 vs. 66).
- Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Dallas High School (588 vs. 473).
- Dallas High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Central High School (74 vs. 3).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Dallas High School (588 vs. 473).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Dallas High School (233 vs. 225).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Central High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Dallas High School (247 vs. 66).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Dallas High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Central High School (74 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Central High School reported a higher students per counselor than Dallas High School (350.3:1 vs. 329:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
31 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Central High School
$16,920.96
Dallas High School
$14,158.75
Local revenue share
Central High School
25.4%
Dallas High School
28.5%
State revenue share
Central High School
61.2%
Dallas High School
62.9%
Federal revenue share
Central High School
13.4%
Dallas High School
8.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Central High School
48.2%
Dallas High School
47.1%
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.