Centennial High School is a high school located in Pueblo, Colorado, United States. It serves roughly 1000 students in grades 9 through 12. The school is a part of Pueblo School District 60.
Serving 824 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Centennial High School's student population of 824 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
824 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1873
School Calendar
School Rankings
Centennial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial High School is 0.49, 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
#1169 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
67%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
26%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial High School's ranking?
Centennial High School is ranked #1169 out of 1,779 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 Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% 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 80-84%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Centennial High School?
824 students attend Centennial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Centennial High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% 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 Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher 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 Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And.
In what neighborhood is Centennial High School located?
Centennial High School is located in the North Side neighborhood of Pueblo, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in North Side.
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