Centaurus High School

Centaurus High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10300 S Boulder Rd,  Lafayette, CO
Boulder Valley School District
3.8
4.2
1,594 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Daniel Ryan
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
70.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
9
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Science
36.2%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
371:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.1%
Female
44.9%
White
63.1%
Hispanic
27%
Two or more races
6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
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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.
University of Colorado Boulder 453 Students
Colorado State University 367 Students
University of Northern Colorado 146 Students
University of Colorado Denver 145 Students
Colorado School of Mines 142 Students
University of Denver 134 Students
Colorado Mesa University 118 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 113 Students
Front Range Community College 88 Students
University of Washington 74 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 119 Students
Psychology 81 Students
Engineering 80 Students
Mechanical Engineering 70 Students
Computer Science 57 Students
Environmental Science 54 Students
Biology 48 Students
Aerospace Engineering 48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Civil Engineering 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 250 Reviews
5.0 Alum
7/24/2024
I feel as if the counselors were amazing and supportive they helped me graduate early. I was a new student I had a month and a half left of my junior year when I came and they helped me keep on track to graduate early.
4.0 Senior
2/8/2024
Centaurus has been a good experience for me but I know there are many others that do not feel the same way. I think that a bunch of students are excluded because of their gender identities in some way but there has been a push for change. Another complaint is just that the parking lot is a nightmare and selling more parking tickets than spaces seems really stupid.
4.0 Junior
2/3/2023
I love Centaurus' Engineering program and the large selection of extracurricular activities and electives. They have great advanced classes and good teachers. There are a lot of students so it's sometimes hard to get to know people
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4.2 20 Reviews
4.0 other
12/30/2023
Centaurus is a diverse high school, smaller than the other high schools in Boulder County. They offer classes from academic support to advanced curricula. They offer an engineering focus if desired. My child came from a small, private school and was concerned about making friends. He has made friend...
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5.0 parent
7/28/2021
Excellent experience!Teachers and counselors actually care about the students and parents!Great IB program and effective support for areas of need. Great extracurricular opportunities for all students, and very inclusive.My student was accepted into all 11 colleges applied to.
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5.0 teacher
3/30/2020
The school has a fabulous collection of adult professionals.
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1.0 parent
9/11/2019
I had multiple kids go to this school and it was a mistake. Colleges do not consider this a very good school. There are much better options in the local area. If you are considering sending your kid to this school, I suggest first meeting with the Principal and AD and then going to other schools and...
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Colorado Boulder County Lafayette 80026
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