Centauri High School

Centauri High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
17889 US Highway 285,  La Jara, CO
North Conejos School District Re. 1J
4.0
4.9
303 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Curt Wilson
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
28.6%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
267:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
50%
Hispanic
47.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado State University 126 Students
Adams State University 122 Students
Colorado Mesa University 85 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 70 Students
University of Colorado Denver 60 Students
University of Northern Colorado 58 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 48 Students
Regis University 47 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 46 Students
Trinidad State College 45 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 41 Students
Business 25 Students
Chemistry 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Biology 11 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Physical Therapy 10 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 10 Students
Cosmetology 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 72 Reviews
4.0 Alum
3/30/2025
Centauri High School is a great school for everyone. They have a diversity of sports and classes for each student to take and enjoy. They have good food and if the students didn't want to eat on campus they were allowed with a pass to go to the store to get food. My best experience at centauri is being able to have help on hand always no matter the problem they have an answer. My worst experience is sometime the bathrooms didn't smell good and sometimes the teacher were kinda mean.
3.0 Sophomore
1/30/2024
Centauri High School is safe school that provides an average learning environment. On a day to day basis, the people are friendly and students always feel safe. However, there lacks a sense of dedication and engagement between the teachers, staff, parents, and even some students. Very few students participate in any art, music or drama programs, causing our school to lack character and a sense of pride.
4.0 Junior
4/8/2020
I love how many options are readily available t help prepare us for the future. I wish we could learn in a better school, cleaner and newer.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.9 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/23/2014
Centauri says goodbye to the 2014 Colorado National Principal of the Year. However, another good administrator fills the position.
5.0 parent
4/7/2014
A or B+ rating with 68% free or reduced student population. Rated 7th in Colorado by having the greatest difference between the "expected" ACT scores and the ACT scores they get (data by Aspen Foundation/Roaring Fork Asst. Supt.). Principal was a finalist for principal of the year in 2013 and is the...
5.0 student
10/3/2012
Super high school and great place to be. Good leadership and good teachers produce good kids.
5.0 parent
10/3/2012
Centauri is a great high school and does more with less than any high school around. Look at the scores it receives despite having the demographics it has. Proof is in the data. Principal is awesome.

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Centauri High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in La Jara, CO and is served by the North Conejos School District Re. 1J in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 303 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Centauri High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Conejos Alternative Program, Alamosa Christian School, Centauri Middle School, and more. Learn more about what La Jara has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Centauri High School.

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