Centaurus High School
- Centaurus High School serves 1,233 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Centaurus High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Centaurus High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Centaurus High School's student population of 1,233 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,233 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 69 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Centaurus High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,718 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Centaurus High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1013 out of 1718 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 61% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.60 |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Centaurus High School is Justice High Charter School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Angevine Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lafayette Angevine Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 672 students
0.3 miles
1150 W South Boulder Road
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720)561-7100 0.3 6-8 672 - Lafayette Ryan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 501 students
0.5 miles
1405 Centaur Village Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720)561-7000 0.5 PK-5 501 - Lafayette Lafayette Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 496 students
1.1 miles
101 North Bermont Avenue
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720)561-8900 1.1 PK-5 496 - Louisville Louisville Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 659 students
1.1 miles
1341 Main Street
Louisville, CO 80027
(720)561-7400 1.1 6-8 659 - Lafayette Alicia Sanchez International School Grades: PK-5 | 404 students
1.5 miles
655 Sir Galahad Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720)561-7300 1.5 PK-5 404
School Reviews
| 2 Why do the janitors and office staff despise the AD so much? Everyone knows the administration is incompetent and ineffective. Declining competitiveness, graduation, and attendance is likely a leading indicator of trouble ahead. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Classof2020 |
| 5 I love this school! I have taught it Monarch, Fairview, Arapahoe Ridge, and now Centaurus. This is by far my favorite! I love the culture and climate. The students are hardworking and kind, and the admin is super supportive! - Posted by Teacher - Chef Wendy |
| 5 Centaurus High school is a wonderfull school! My mom and dad went to this school as well as my sisters and I. Ten thumbs up!!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - bbell |
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