For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 187 students in Center, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Center, CO are The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley and Center High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Center, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Center have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Center, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Center High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Center, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2859
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2859
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #22.
Center High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center Virtual Academy
Magnet School
550 South Sylvester
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3442
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3442
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Center, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Center, CO include The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley and Center High School.
How many public high schools are located in Center?
3 public high schools are located in Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Center?
Center public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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