Centaurus High School
- Centaurus High School serves 1,090 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2015-16 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 40%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Centaurus High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 46%.
Top Placements
Centaurus High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Centaurus High School's student population of 1,090 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,090 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Centaurus High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,704 schools in Colorado (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Centaurus High School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #656 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 33% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 60% | 54% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boulder Valley No. Re2 School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 is Angevine Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Angevine Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lafayette Angevine Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 726 students
0.3 miles
1150 W South Boulder Road
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720)561-7100 0.3 6-8 726 - Lafayette Ryan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 427 students
0.5 miles
1405 Centaur Village Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720)561-7000 0.5 PK-5 427 - Lafayette Lafayette Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 606 students
1.1 miles
101 North Bermont Avenue
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720)561-8900 1.1 PK-5 606 - Louisville Louisville Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 621 students
1.1 miles
1341 Main Street
Louisville, CO 80027
(720)561-7400 1.1 6-8 621 - Lafayette Alicia Sanchez International School Grades: PK-5 | 381 students
1.5 miles
655 Sir Galahad Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720)561-7300 1.5 PK-5 381
School Reviews
| 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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