Enrollment
153
High
DISTRICT 64 · STATE 627
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CENTER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 26JT·NCES 080285000179
Center High School
550 S. SYLVESTER AVENUE, CENTER, CO 81125 · (719) 754-2232 · Saguache County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL153 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 28.4:1 · STATE 16.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
92%
140 students
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 51 | 33% |
| Grade 10 | 42 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 29 | 19% |
| Grade 12 | 31 | 20% |
Student demographics
16%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Center High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center High School this school | 153 | 91.5% | N/A |
| Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter School COMMERCE CITY | 118 | 83.1% | 30.1% |
| Hidden Lake Secondary WESTMINSTER | 340 | 87.6% | 4.8% |
| KIPP Denver Collegiate High School DENVER | 477 | 88.1% | 10.8% |
| Sheridan High School ENGLEWOOD | 321 | 86.0% | N/A |
| Career Education Center Early College DENVER | 468 | 85.5% | 7.6% |
Matched among Colorado high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Center High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 153 | #284 of 409 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 91.5% | #5 of 320 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
153
+19 (+14%) vs 2020
+2% since 1990-91, when it was 150
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
was 9.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 153 | 13 | 11.8:1 | 92% (140) |
| 2023-24 | 155 | 10.9 | 14.3:1 | 95% (147) |
| 2022-23 | 162 | 12.9 | 12.6:1 | 90% (146) |
| 2020-21 | 134 | 14 | 9.6:1 | 90% (121) |
| 2017-18 | 151 | 12.9 | 11.7:1 | 97% (147) |
| 2015-16 | 166 | 13 | 12.8:1 | 89% (147) |
| 2010-11 | 147 | 11 | 13.4:1 | 80% (118) |
| 2000-01 | 176 | 12 | 14.7:1 | 88% (155) |
| 1990-91 | 150 | 14 | 10.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Center High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (151 to 153); teachers unchanged (12.9 to 13).
About Center High School
Center High School is a very small high school in CENTER, Colorado, under Center Consolidated School District 26JT. Its grade span covers grades 9 through 12, with 153 students on the rolls. That compares with an average of about 627 students for high schools in Colorado.
Center Consolidated School District 26JT enrolls 628 students in 5 schools, including Center High School.
By race and ethnicity, Center High School is 92% Hispanic. Other groups make up 7% White. Saguache County as a whole is about 37% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher. A diversity index of 16% means there is a 16% chance two randomly chosen students at Center High School are from different groups.
Center High School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1, with 13 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for high schools in Colorado, 16.9:1, is higher. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 92% at Center High School.
The school's county is Saguache County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $50,082 a year, roughly 31% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Saguache County number 8, with about 932 students.
Center High School's nearest public school is The Academic Recovery Center of San Luis Valley (less than a tenth of a mile). Inside a five-mile radius, there are 4 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Remote.
A 14% rise took enrollment from 134 in 2020-21 to 153 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 9.6:1; by 2024-25 it was 11.8:1.
The Center High School discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Saguache County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,580
Census ACS
Median income
$50,082
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
932 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Center Consolidated School District 26JT
- Haskin Elementary SchoolElementary · 312 students
- Skoglund Middle SchoolMiddle · 124 students
- Center Virtual AcademyHigh · 23 students
- The Academic Recovery Center of San Luis ValleyHigh · 16 students
Other schools in CENTER
- Haskin Elementary SchoolElementary · 312 students
- Skoglund Middle SchoolMiddle · 124 students
- Center Virtual AcademyHigh · 23 students
- The Academic Recovery Center of San Luis ValleyHigh · 16 students
Other Center High schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Center High. Center High School is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- Center HighAntelope, CA · 1,312 students
- Center High SchoolCENTER, TX · 662 students
Nearby schools
- The Academic Recovery Center of San Luis Valley0.0 mi · 16
- Haskin Elementary School0.0 mi · 312
- Center Virtual Academy0.0 mi · 23
- Skoglund Middle School0.0 mi · 124
- SARGENT MIDDLE SCHOOL5.1 mi · 70
- Sargent Senior High School5.1 mi · 81
Frequently asked questions
About Center High SchoolHow many students attend Center High School?
Center High School enrolls approximately 153 students in grades 09-12.
Is Center High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Center High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Center High School have?
Center High School employs 13 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.
How diverse is Center High School?
Center High School reports a student body of 7% White, 92% Hispanic, 1% Two or more.
What district is Center High School in?
Center High School is part of Center Consolidated School District 26JT.
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