Central High School
Independence, OR · Central SD 13J
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Town, fringe
189th of 236 Oregon high schools statewide · better than 20%▼ Declining
1530 Monmouth St, Independence, OR 97351
(503)838-0480NCES ID 410284001058Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Central High School 189th of 236 Oregon high schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 20% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 57th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 144 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,014 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.4% | 49.5% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| White | 53.8% | 42.9% | ▼ 10.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 3.8% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.3% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $432K in zip 97351 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Central High School
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What school district is Central High School in?
Central High School is part of the Central SD 13J district in Independence, Oregon.
Is Central High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central High School 189th of 236 Oregon high schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central High School?
Hispanic 50%, White 43%, Two or more races 4%, American Indian 1% (1,014 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97351 is $432K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 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.