Centauri High School

17889 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 326 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Centauri High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Centauri High School's student population of 326 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
326 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Centauri High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centauri High School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#655 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Centauri High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Centauri High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Centauri High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Centauri High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Centauri High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Centauri High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
48%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Centauri High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Centauri High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Centauri High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Centauri High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Centauri High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Centauri High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Centauri High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Centauri High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centauri High School's ranking?
Centauri High School is ranked #655 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Centauri High School often compared to?
Centauri High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alamosa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centauri High School?
The graduation rate of Centauri High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Centauri High School?
326 students attend Centauri High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Centauri High School students are White, 48% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centauri High School?
Centauri High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Centauri High School offer ?
Centauri High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Centauri High School part of?
Centauri High School is part of North Conejos School District No. Re1j.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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