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#1070 of 1,815 schools in CO
Weld Central Senior High School
High School · Weld County School District Re-3j · Keenesburg, CO
A Weld County School District Re-3j high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4715 WELD COUNTY ROAD 59, Keenesburg, CO 80643
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Weld Central Senior High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
50.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Weld Central Senior 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,232/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Keenesburg), 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
$88,125
Median home value
$455,200
Median rent
$1,686/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Weld County School District RE-3J
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weld Re-3j Online InnovationsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 106 | 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.
Weld County School District Re-3j
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Weld Central Senior High School is listed in Weld County School District RE-3J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Weld Central Senior High School
Weld Central Senior High School is a public high school in Keenesburg, CO, part of Weld County School District Re-3j, serving approximately 695 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,070 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Weld Central Senior High School
What grades does Weld Central Senior High School serve?
Weld Central Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Weld Central Senior High School?
Weld Central Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 695 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weld Central Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weld Central Senior High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Weld Central Senior High School rank in CO?
Weld Central Senior High School ranks #1,070 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Weld Central Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Weld Central Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Weld Central Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Weld Central Senior High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Weld Central Senior High School a charter school?
No, Weld Central Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Weld Central Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Weld Central Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weld Central Senior High School?
50.6% of students at Weld Central Senior 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
- 695
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (303) 536-2100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80643)
- 4,257
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 80643; 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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