Serving 1,525 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 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Centaurus High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centaurus High School is 0.53, 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.
Centaurus High School is ranked #139 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Centaurus High School often compared to?
Centaurus High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monarch High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centaurus High School?
The graduation rate of Centaurus High School is 92%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Centaurus High School?
1,525 students attend Centaurus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Centaurus High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centaurus High School?
Centaurus High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Centaurus High School offer ?
Centaurus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Centaurus High School part of?
Why do the janitors and office staff despise the AD so much? Everyone knows the administration is incompetent and ineffective. Declining competitiveness, graduation, and attendance is likely a leading indicator of trouble ahead.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Classof2020
512/16/2019
I love this school! I have taught it Monarch, Fairview, Arapahoe Ridge, and now Centaurus. This is by far my favorite! I love the culture and climate. The students are hardworking and kind, and the admin is super supportive!
- Posted by Teacher - Chef Wendy
51/25/2011
Centaurus High school is a wonderfull school! My mom and dad went to this school as well as my sisters and I. Ten thumbs up!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - bbell
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