For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 897 students in Centralia, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Centralia, IL are Safe School Program Centralia, Centralia Alternative School and Centralia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centralia, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Centralia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Centralia, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centralia High School, with 69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Centralia, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Safe School Program Centralia
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 N Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Centralia Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #33.
Centralia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E Calumet St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7391
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7391
Gr: 9-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Centralia, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Centralia Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
9330 Shattuc Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Gr: 12
900 S Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: 5-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
1101 S Locust St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: K | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Hudelson Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
P.O. Box 548,
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
200 South Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Gr: 4 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Centralia, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Centralia, IL include Safe School Program Centralia, Centralia Alternative School and Centralia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Centralia?
3 public high schools are located in Centralia.
What is the racial composition of students in Centralia?
Centralia public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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