Academy for Innovative Studies vs Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Innovative Studies
Evansville · Public other · Grades K–12
318 students
Central High School
Evansville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,087 students
| Measure | Academy for Innovative Studies Evansville, Indiana | Central High School Evansville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #164 of 387 |
| National rank | – | #6948 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 318 | 1,087 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 1,087 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 35% |
| city | Evansville | Evansville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 2.5%).
- •Central High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 2.5%).
- •Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 74.5%).
- •Academy for Innovative Studies does better on students per teacher (7.2 vs 14.3).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 1,087 students compared with 318.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy for Innovative Studies better than Central High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Academy for Innovative Studies and Central High School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Evansville and Evansville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Innovative Studies: 318. Central High School: 1,087. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Innovative Studies and Central High School rank in Indiana?
Academy for Innovative Studies is unranked and Central High School is 164th of 387 among other schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).