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Central High School

McMinn County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

3.7 / 5.0

B3.7 / 5.0
Above Average

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Central High School earned an overall grade of B with a score of 3.7 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of high schools in McMinn County. The school ranks #6 out of 12 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.5.

This above average rating indicates that Central High School is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

Above AverageBAverageCAverageCExcellentA

How This Grade Was Calculated

Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.

50% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

30% weight

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

10% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

B 50%
C 30%
C 10%
A 10%

The final score of 3.7is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.

Subject Proficiency

Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.

Across all tested subjects, an average of 42.1% of students at Central High School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (High) at 46.3%, while Math (High) at 34.5% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

50%+ Proficient 30-49% Proficient Below 30%

ELA (High): 46.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (High): 34.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (High): 45.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Central High School shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.3 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This indicates students are making expected or above-expected progress from year to year, regardless of where they started.

Literacy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Science

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 40.0% of all students at Central High School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 32.2%, representing a 7.8 percentage point gap that warrants attention. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 5.7%, 34.3 points below the overall rate.

All Students
40.0%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
32.2%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
5.7%

Below the proficiency benchmark

College & Career Readiness

Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.

College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Central High School reports a ready graduate rate of 28.6%.

Overall Rate
74.1%

Strong performance

ACT Ready
28.6%

Moderate performance

Postsecondary
53.1

Reported metric

Industry Cert
22.4%

Area for improvement

Military Ready
20.4%

Area for improvement

How Does Central High School Compare?

Overall score compared to the McMinn County average and the Tennessee state average.

With a score of 3.7, Central High School is above the McMinn County average of 3.5 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 12 schools in McMinn County, this school holds the #6 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Central High School’s performance data.

What grade did Central High School receive?
Central High School received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 3.7 out of 5.0 for the 2023-24 school year. This grade is determined by the Tennessee Department of Education based on student achievement, growth, and college and career readiness indicators.
How does Central High School compare to other McMinn County schools?
Central High School ranks #6 out of 12 schools in McMinn County. The county average score is 3.5, and Central High School’s score of 3.7 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Central High School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Central High School’s average growth score of 3.3 out of 5.0 indicates solid year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Central High School above or below the state average?
Central High School’s score of 3.7 is above the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school is outperforming a majority of schools statewide on key accountability measures.
Which subjects are strongest at Central High School?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (High) at 46.3%, while the lowest is in Math (High) at 34.5%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 42.1%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year