Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3130 E 1/2 Rd,  Grand Junction, CO
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
3.6
3.3
1,443 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
74.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
12.3%
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
257:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
60.3%
Hispanic
32.5%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado Mesa University 312 Students
Colorado State University 133 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 86 Students
University of Northern Colorado 68 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 57 Students
Colorado School of Mines 57 Students
University of Colorado Denver 54 Students
Fort Lewis College 51 Students
University of Denver 49 Students
University of Wyoming 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 46 Students
Business 44 Students
Biology 32 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Architecture 20 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 17 Students
Criminology 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Mechanical Engineering 15 Students
Computer Science 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 113 Reviews
5.0 Senior
7/8/2025
The School itself is quite rundown, although a new building is under construction. over the four years, however, I received a great education and made a ton of great friends. I think specifically it excels at having great teachers who truly care about their students and making sure they succeed.
3.0 Senior
11/25/2023
Overall, it is a decent school, teachers are back and forth some very good and some not so much, overall, it is a pretty middle-of-the-line school. Could use much more college prep work as well and even though they have a STEM program it's not guided very well. They should assist more with it. For example, help guide kids through the capstone instead of just dumping it on them.
4.0 Sophomore
7/10/2023
A nice school, loved my teachers and the theatre program was the best. It's also a very big school and there is a Walmart nearby that kids go to for lunch.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/27/2023
They have an awesome STEM program. There are some great teachers there as well. We have a freshman who loves it there
5.0 parent
7/22/2020
Excellent! Central High School has been wonderful for my students. There is a sense of family there.
5.0 parent
11/22/2019
Great educational school that is now the FIRST School in the state of Colorado to Be STEM certified. This school is moving forward in the aspect of new educational process and what works best for students and their learning process. Things at this school are slowly starting to move towards a quality...
1.0 other
9/18/2018
Send your kid to a private school, get them out of the public schools right away. I definitely will not be sending any of my family here, and will be sure to let my friends know to stay clear of this school too.

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Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Grand Junction, CO and is served by the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,443 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Central 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 3.43, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $395,560. Discover additional schools in the area, like R-5 High School, Grand River Academy, Grand Junction High School, and more. Learn more about what Grand Junction has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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