Central High School
Burlington, IL · Central CUSD 301 · Grades 9 - 12
85th of 601 Illinois high schools statewide · better than 86%· Stable
Central High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central High School 85th of 601 Illinois high schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 86% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 89th in 2019 to 86th in 2025.
Central High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Central High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,473 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.0% | 60.6% | ▼ 11.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.7% | 20.8% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Asian | 6.1% | 13.6% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | 2.9% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 4.2% | 1.9% | ▼ 2.3 pts |
Homes near Central High School
Typical home value $324K in zip 60109 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Central High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Hampshire High SchoolCUSD 300 · 7.2 mi away156th of 601
ELA 61% · Math 47% - 1Larkin High SchoolSD U-46 · 8.8 mi away553rd of 601
ELA 23% · Math 14% - 10St Charles North High SchoolSt Charles CUSD 303 · 9.7 mi away21st of 601
ELA 78% · Math 74% - 8Kaneland Senior High SchoolKaneland CUSD 302 · 9.7 mi away164th of 601
ELA 59% · Math 47% - 9Huntley High SchoolHuntley Community School District 158 · 10 mi away95th of 601
ELA 68% · Math 56% - 6South Elgin High SchoolSD U-46 · 10.4 mi away269th of 601
ELA 53% · Math 37% - 10Geneva Community High SchoolGeneva CUSD 304 · 12.2 mi away31st of 601
ELA 79% · Math 68% - 9St Charles East High SchoolSt Charles CUSD 303 · 12.2 mi away73rd of 601
ELA 71% · Math 59%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central High School in?
Central High School is part of the Central CUSD 301 district in Burlington, Illinois.
Is Central High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central High School 85th of 601 Illinois high schools (better than 86% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central High School?
White 61%, Hispanic 21%, Asian 14%, Two or more races 3% (1,473 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60109 is $324K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.