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School Comparison

Chesterfield High
vs.
Central High

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

Chesterfield High
Central High
  • Chesterfield High reported a higher students per counselor than Central High (496:1 vs. 305:1).
  • Central High reported a higher chronically absent students than Chesterfield High (203 vs. 95).
  • Central High reported a higher sat/act participation than Chesterfield High (82 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Central High reported a higher chronically absent students than Chesterfield High (203 vs. 95).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Central High reported a higher graduating cohort than Chesterfield High (137 vs. 98).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Central High reported a higher sat/act participation than Chesterfield High (82 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Central High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Chesterfield High (125 vs. 51).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Chesterfield High reported a higher students per counselor than Central High (496:1 vs. 305:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

22 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
Chesterfield High
$13,181.08
Central High
$13,181.08
Local revenue share
Chesterfield High
28.5%
Central High
28.5%
State revenue share
Chesterfield High
53.9%
Central High
53.9%
Federal revenue share
Chesterfield High
17.6%
Central High
17.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Chesterfield High
25%
Central High
25%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Chesterfield County
$47,620
Chesterfield County
$47,620
Poverty rate
Chesterfield County
20.2%
Chesterfield County
20.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Chesterfield County
13.2%
Chesterfield County
13.2%
Unemployment rate
Chesterfield County
4.7%
Chesterfield County
4.7%
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.