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 1,493 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 32%). 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 19:1 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greeley Central High School's student population of 1,493 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1895
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Greeley Central 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 Greeley Central High School is 0.46, 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
#1196 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
71%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
20%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greeley Central High School's ranking?
Greeley Central High School is ranked #1196 out of 1,779 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 32% 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 91%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Greeley Central High School?
1,493 students attend Greeley Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Greeley Central High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greeley Central High School?
Greeley Central High School has a student ration of 19:1, 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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