Greeley Central High School is the oldest of three public high schools in Greeley, Colorado, United States in Greeley-Evans School District 6. It was founded in 1895 as Greeley High School
Serving 1,507 students in grades 9-12, Greeley Central 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 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: 1,507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Greeley Central High School serves the west part of Greeley, CO, covering an area of approximately 15.2 square miles. Most students live within a 10 to 12-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greeley Central High School's student population of 1,507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,507 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1880
School Calendar
School Motto
Pride, Class, Dignity
School Rankings
Greeley Central 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 Greeley Central High School is 0.50, 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
#1208 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
68%
37%
Black
5%
5%
White
20%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
82.7%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greeley Central High School's ranking?
Greeley Central High School is ranked #1208 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Greeley Central High School often compared to?
Greeley Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greeley West High School, Northridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greeley Central High School?
The graduation rate of Greeley Central High School is 89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Greeley Central High School?
1,507 students attend Greeley Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Greeley Central High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greeley Central High School?
Greeley Central High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Greeley Central High School offer ?
Greeley Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greeley Central High School part of?
Greeley Central High School is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
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