Serving 697 students in grades 9-12, Weld Central Senior 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: 697 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weld Central Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Weld Central Senior High School's student population of 697 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Weld Central Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weld Central Senior 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1328 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
49%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
48%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weld Central Senior High School's ranking?
Weld Central Senior High School is ranked #1328 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Weld Central Senior High School often compared to?
Weld Central Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brighton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weld Central Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Weld Central Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Weld Central Senior High School?
697 students attend Weld Central Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Weld Central Senior High School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weld Central Senior High School?
Weld Central Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Weld Central Senior High School offer ?
Weld Central Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Weld Central Senior High School part of?
Weld Central Senior High School is part of Weld County School District Re-3j.
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