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#962 of 1,815 schools in CO

Greeley Central High School

High School · Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta · Greeley, CO

A Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1515 14TH AVENUE, Greeley, CO 80631

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2021)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation24.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$13,549
Chronic Absenteeism43.4%

Students at Greeley Central High School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency36%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
14%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
18%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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

74.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Greeley Central 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,716/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greeley), 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

$52,470

Median home value

$300,400

Median rent

$1,209/mo

College educated

18.2%

Homeownership

46.6%

Poverty rate

22.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
24.8% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
11 boys'·10 girls'·43 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
District 6 Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.6K–120.6 mi285Compare →
Jefferson Junior/senior HighEnrollment path unverified5.07–121.0 mi609Compare →
Dayspring Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–122.0 mi484Compare →
Frontier Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–122.0 mi1,426Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#9 of 33
District spending per student
$13,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Greeley Central High School is listed in GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Greeley Central High School

Greeley Central High School is a public high school in Greeley, CO, part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, serving approximately 1,493 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #962 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greeley Central High School

What grades does Greeley Central High School serve?

Greeley Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Greeley Central High School?

Greeley Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,493 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greeley Central High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Greeley Central High School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greeley Central High School rank in CO?

Greeley Central High School ranks #962 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Greeley Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Greeley Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Greeley Central High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greeley Central High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Greeley Central High School a charter school?

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

Is Greeley Central High School a Title I school?

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

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

74.3% of students at Greeley Central 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
1,493
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Weld County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.4%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 80631)
53,920
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
28.9
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 80631; 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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