Centennial High School vs. Poudre Community Academy
Should you attend Centennial High School or Poudre Community Academy? 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
Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Overview
Serving 141 students in grades 9-12, Centennial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 268 students in grades 6-12, Poudre Community Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
141 students
268 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1385 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1670 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
≤10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
11-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
≤10%
Graduation Rate
20-29%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
8
Grade 9 Students
7
23
Grade 10 Students
27
45
Grade 11 Students
51
47
Grade 12 Students
56
145
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
33%
48%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
59%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
