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Centennial High School

High School · Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and · Pueblo, CO

A Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

2525 MONTVIEW DIRVE, Pueblo, CO 81008

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2021)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation14.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$13,501
Chronic Absenteeism46.5%

Students at Centennial High School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Centennial High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,417/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pueblo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,389

Median home value

$280,400

Median rent

$1,396/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

66.5%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
14.1% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
2 boys'·4 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.5K–121.5 mi978Compare →
Pueblo Youth Service CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated4–121.6 mi18Compare →
Christian Growth AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.6 mi25Compare →
Christian Growth AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.6 mi25Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and

Schools in district
35
Rank in district
#6 of 33
District spending per student
$13,501NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Centennial High School is listed in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Centennial High School

Centennial High School is a public high school in Pueblo, CO, part of Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, serving approximately 824 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,117 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Centennial High School

What grades does Centennial High School serve?

Centennial High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Centennial High School?

Centennial High School has an enrollment of approximately 824 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Centennial High School rank in CO?

Centennial High School ranks #1,117 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Centennial High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Centennial High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Centennial High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Centennial High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Centennial High School a charter school?

No, Centennial High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Centennial High School a Title I school?

No, Centennial High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centennial High School?

71.6% of students at Centennial High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
824
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Pueblo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.5%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 81008)
11,728
Area average commute
18.5 min
Area median age
35.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81008; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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