Central High School
Independence, OR · Central SD 13J · Grades 9-12
189th of 236 Oregon high schools statewide · better than 20%▼ Declining
Central High School ranking
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.
Central High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 144 students tested
Central High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,014 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.8% | 49.5% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| White | 53.7% | 42.9% | ▼ 10.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 3.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Central High School
Typical home value $432K in zip 97351 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Central High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Dallas High SchoolDallas SD 2 · 6.4 mi away194th of 236
ELA 25% · Math 6% - 4Sprague High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 6.9 mi away153rd of 236
ELA 35% · Math 11% - 6West Salem High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 9.6 mi away111th of 236
ELA 42% · Math 14% - 3South Salem High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 9.6 mi away166th of 236
ELA 36% · Math 6% - –Falls City High SchoolFalls City SD 57 · 10.8 mi away
- 3North Salem High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 11.2 mi away186th of 236
ELA 26% · Math 8% - 1Roberts High SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 12 mi away224th of 236
ELA 11% · Math 5% - 5Jefferson High SchoolJefferson SD 14J · 12.6 mi away130th of 236
ELA 43% · Math 9%
Frequently asked questions
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.