Centaurus High School vs. Monarch High School
Should I attend Centaurus High School or Monarch 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
Centaurus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Monarch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,594 students in grades 9-12, Centaurus High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,515 students in grades 9-12, Monarch High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,594 students
1,515 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
75 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#115 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#53 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
86%
Graduation Rate
91%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
439
357
Grade 10 Students
406
396
Grade 11 Students
369
403
Grade 12 Students
380
359
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
29%
10%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
62%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%