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Central High School

Phoenix, Arizona · Grades 9 to 12 · Phoenix Union High School District (4286)

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About Central High School

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, Central High School is a public school for grades 9 through 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 1,733 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Phoenix. With about 100.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.2 students per teacher. Phoenix Union High School District (4286) runs 20 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Maricopa County. Families comparing options will find 172 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	4525 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone	(602) 764-7500
School district	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,733
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	100.9
Students per teacher	17.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Maricopa County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 040633000542). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Central High School serve?

Central High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Central High School?

Central High School reported 1,733 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?

About 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,733 students and 100.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Central High School a public or charter school?

Central High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Central High School in?

Central High School is part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286). See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/az/phoenix-union-high-school-district-4286/

Where is Central High School located?

Central High School is at 4525 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012. The phone number is (602) 764-7500.

How many other schools are near Central High School?

There are 172 other schools within 5 miles of Central High School in our directory.