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Central High Junior High School (Closed 2023)

274801 Broncho Rd
Marlow, OK 73055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 93 students in grades 7-9, Central High Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OK)
(20-21)
≤5%
24%
(20-21)
20-24%
26%
(20-21)
30-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
75%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Central High Junior High School?
93 students attend Central High Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Central High Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High Junior High School?
Central High Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central High Junior High School offer ?
Central High Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central High Junior High School part of?
Central High Junior High School is part of Central High School District.

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