Serving 153 students in grades 9-12, Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: CENTER HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone covers the entire district of Center, CO, encompassing approximately 335.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone takes about 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 11.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 21.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Center High School's student population of 153 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Center 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 Center High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1245 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
91%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
7%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82.7%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center High School's ranking?
Center High School is ranked #1245 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center High School?
The graduation rate of Center High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Center High School?
153 students attend Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Center High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center High School?
Center High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Center High School offer ?
Center High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center High School part of?
Center High School is part of Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. Of The Count.
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