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#892 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 49% in state
Center High School
High School · Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the Count · Center, CO
A Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the Count high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
550 S. SYLVESTER AVENUE, Center, CO 81125
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Center High School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Center 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Center), 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
$51,667
Median home value
$138,300
Median rent
$519/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| The Academic Recovery Center of San Luis ValleyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the Count
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Center High School is listed in Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center High School
Center High School is a public high school in Center, CO, part of Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the Count, serving approximately 155 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #892 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center High School
What grades does Center High School serve?
Center High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Center High School?
Center High School has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center High School rank in CO?
Center High School ranks #892 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Center High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Center High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Center High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Center High School a charter school?
No, Center High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center High School a Title I school?
No, Center High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center High School?
94.8% of students at Center 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
- 155
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Saguache County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (719) 754-2232
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 81125)
- 3,526
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
Official sources & links
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 81125; 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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