Central High School

3130 E1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,630 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,630 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central High School's student population of 1,630 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,630 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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School Rankings

Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#1064 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
34%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
59%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
81%
This chart display graduation rate of Central High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #1064 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Junction High School, Fruita Monument High School, Palisade High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 85%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Central High School?
1,630 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Central High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,630 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 85% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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