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 143 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 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 251 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 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
143 students
251 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
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
-
7
Grade 9 Students
3
19
Grade 10 Students
25
28
Grade 11 Students
35
52
Grade 12 Students
80
145
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
42%
50%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
49%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
