Centauri High School
Tel:
(719)274-5178
- Centauri High School serves 292 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Centauri High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Centauri High School's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 292 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Centauri High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Centauri High School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #656 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 44% | 53% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Conejos No. Re1J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Centauri High School is North Conejos Alternative Program (5.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Centauri Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Jara Centauri Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 216 students
0.0 miles
17891 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719)274-4301 0.0 6-8 216 - La Jara La Jara Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 211 students
1.6 miles
214 Poplar Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719)274-5791 1.6 PK-5 211 - La Jara North Conejos Alternative Program Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 42 students
5.5 miles
635 Main Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719)274-4220 5.5 K-12 42 - Sanford Sanford Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 230 students
5.5 miles
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719)274-5167 5.5 PK-6 230 - Sanford Sanford Junior/senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 163 students
5.5 miles
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719)274-5167 5.5 7-12 163
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