Greeley Central High School serves 1,566 students in grades 9-12.
Greeley Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greeley Central High School's student population of 1,566 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greeley Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Greeley Central High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1260 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
71%
35%
Black
5%
4%
White
21%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1260 out of 1,734 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greeley Central High School?
The graduation rate of Greeley Central High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Greeley Central High School?
1,566 students attend Greeley Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Greeley Central High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 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 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
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.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School for Students or Staff: Thanksgiving Break
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
No School for Students or Staff: Thanksgiving Break
November 21, 2023 (Tuesday)
No School for Students or Staff: Thanksgiving Break
November 22, 2023 (Wednesday)
No School for Students or Staff: Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2023 (Thursday)
No School for Students or Staff: Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2023 (Friday)
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