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
1,561 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Daniel Ryan
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.58
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
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
70.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
36.2%
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
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%

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 472 Students
Colorado State University 387 Students
University of Colorado Denver 153 Students
Colorado School of Mines 147 Students
University of Northern Colorado 144 Students
University of Denver 136 Students
Colorado Mesa University 121 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 115 Students
Front Range Community College 90 Students
University of Washington 87 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 128 Students
Psychology 85 Students
Mechanical Engineering 80 Students
Engineering 79 Students
Environmental Science 58 Students
Computer Science 54 Students
Biology 50 Students
Aerospace Engineering 49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Civil Engineering 41 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 253 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/4/2024
I wish the teacher selection was better because there are some teachers that don't teach and do not set up students for success
3.0 Freshman
5/13/2024
Overall it is not a bad school. The academics are fairly good and so are the teachers but the administration is horrible
5.0 Senior
1/17/2023
I love all the supportive teacher and amazing friends I got to make along the way. I loved how I was always encouraged to do more and know that I was capable of getting things done.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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.
5.0 teacher
3/30/2020
The school has a fabulous collection of adult professionals.
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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Centaurus High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lafayette, CO, in the Lafayette neighborhood, and is served by the Boulder Valley School District in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 1,561 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Centaurus High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $840,218. Discover additional schools in the area, like Catalyst High School, Peak to Peak Charter School, Justice High Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Lafayette has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Centaurus High School.

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