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Central Academy
Selective magnet program within Des Moines Public Schools
Rank#151
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72.6
aggregate score · 4 sources
US News Best High Schools
2024 edition
100–300
Niche Best Schools (K-12)
2024 edition
100–250
Washington Post Challenge Index
2024 edition
300–700
Newsweek America's Best High Schools
2024 edition
150–400
Subject strengths
An Analects Proverbs editorial estimate — derived from this school's specialty and overall standing, not pulled from a named subject ranking.
| Source | Score |
|---|---|
| CS | 72 out of 100 |
| Eng | 69 out of 100 |
| Business | 69 out of 100 |
| Medicine | 67 out of 100 |
| Law | 65 out of 100 |
| Sciences | 65 out of 100 |
| Social | 70 out of 100 |
| Arts | 73 out of 100 |
Strongest in
Arts & HumanitiesComputer ScienceSocial Sciences
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Frequently asked questions
What is Central Academy's ranking?
Central Academy ranks #151 among Analects Proverbs's best US high schools, with a combined score of 72.6/100 from 4 rankings.
Where is Central Academy located?
Central Academy is a public high school in Des Moines, IA.
What is Central Academy known for?
Selective magnet program within Des Moines Public Schools. Its strongest subject areas, by our editorial estimate, are Arts & Humanities, Computer Science, Social Sciences.