Serving 143 students in grades 9-12, Centennial 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Centennial High School's student population of 143 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026
School Rankings
Centennial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1359 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
42%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
49%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial High School's ranking?
Centennial High School is ranked #1359 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Centennial High School often compared to?
Centennial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poudre Community Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centennial High School?
The graduation rate of Centennial High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Centennial High School?
143 students attend Centennial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Centennial High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Centennial High School offer ?
Centennial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Centennial High School part of?
Centennial High School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
In what neighborhood is Centennial High School located?
Centennial High School is located in the University Park neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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