Centauri High School vs. Alamosa High School
Should I attend Centauri High School or Alamosa High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Centauri High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Alamosa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 325 students in grades 9-12, Centauri High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 597 students in grades 9-12, Alamosa High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
325 students
597 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#825 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#513 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
99
220
Grade 10 Students
72
143
Grade 11 Students
83
131
Grade 12 Students
71
103
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
47%
63%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
51%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
