Centralia High School
2100 East Calumet, Centralia, IL 62801 · (618) 532-2855
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 100%18 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +6.8points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #1of 234 programs (top 1%)
- Since 2024
- ±0.0points vs 100% (19 testers)
How Centralia High School graduates do on the CNA exam
100% of 18 first-time test-takers from Centralia High School passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 6.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #1 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers (top 1%).
In 2024, 100% of 19 first-time testers passed, so the rate held steady year over year.
With 18 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 5.6 points, so treat small differences with care. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
How Centralia High School stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 100%, Centralia High School is in the top quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 18 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 6 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 0560 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 2100 East Calumet, Centralia, IL 62801 Marion County |
| Phone | (618) 532-2855 |
| CNA median pay, Illinois | $45,960 a year ($22.10/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Centralia
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaskaskia College | Centralia | same ZIP | 95.8% |
| Kaskaskia College - Salem Educational Ctr | Centralia | same ZIP | — |
| Kaskaskia College - Trenton | Centralia | same ZIP | — |
| Kaskaskia College - Vandalia Extension Center | Centralia | same ZIP | — |
| Kaskaskia College -Greenville | Centralia | same ZIP | — |
| Kaskaskia College-Hybrid | Centralia | same ZIP | 98.0% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Centralia High School's CNA exam pass rate?
100% of 18 first-time test-takers from Centralia High School passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 6.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #1 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Centralia High School a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 0560. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Centralia High School's pass rate going up or down?
Steady: 100% of 18 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 100% of 19 in 2024 (±0.0 points).
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does Centralia High School compare with CNA programs nearby?
6 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
What other approved CNA programs are near Centralia?
The closest are Kaskaskia College in Centralia (about 1 mi, 96% pass rate), Kaskaskia College - Salem Educational Ctr in Centralia (about 1 mi), Kaskaskia College - Trenton in Centralia (about 1 mi). Distances are between ZIP code centres.