Erie High School vs. Centaurus High School
Should you attend Erie High School or Centaurus High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Erie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Centaurus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,727 students in grades 9-12, Erie High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,557 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,727 students
1,557 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
78 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#125 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
76%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Graduation Rate
97%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
434
392
Grade 10 Students
420
413
Grade 11 Students
458
343
Grade 12 Students
415
409
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
27%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
77%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%