Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
216 E Orman Ave,  Pueblo, CO
Pueblo City Schools
4.0
2.8
1,053 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
500
Verbal
520
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
8.3%
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
263:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
Hispanic
72.5%
White
21.4%
Two or more races
2.7%
Black
2.6%
Native American
<1%
Asian or 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 State University 219 Students
Colorado State University Pueblo 185 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 133 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 105 Students
Pueblo Community College 100 Students
University of Colorado Denver 92 Students
University of Northern Colorado 78 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 75 Students
University of Denver 72 Students
Colorado Mesa University 67 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 53 Students
Business 43 Students
Nursing 38 Students
Criminology 35 Students
Biology 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 20 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 16 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Cosmetology 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 122 Reviews
4.0 Alum
9/5/2024
Central was a good high school experience only attending full time for 1 and a half years. They offered me so many opportunties like Concurent Enrollment.
5.0 Senior
9/30/2023
I have had a great experience at Central High School. The staff is welcoming, helpful, and supportive. Many opportunities are given to students to allow them to reach higher education, make friends, and explore interests through concurrent enrollment, honors classes, clubs and sports.
5.0 Senior
10/10/2020
The school itself is spacious which makes it hard to find where you're going in the first week. After you get your bearings it's easy to navigate and get where you need to go. The teachers are quite helpful and there methods of teaching are easy to understand.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 6 Reviews
2.0 student
3/5/2014
Low test scores on TCAP. This is my first year here and some of the teachers here do not put in the grades as soon as possible and some of the teachers favor some kids more than others sometimes classes. If you are planning to go here make sure you find out which teachers are good teachers. I someti...
3.0 student
11/29/2011
This is my first year here at Central High School, and after now ending a semester in 3 weeks i have to admit it is a great school. When it comes down to tradition, athletics, club recognition, and plain student spirit... Central is the place to go. I transfered from California Military Institute in...
5.0 student
9/28/2008
1.0 student
5/1/2008

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Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pueblo, CO and is served by the Pueblo City Schools in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 1,053 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1020 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $246,278. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pueblo Youth Service Center, Academy of Las Animas Online School, Immersion Schools Science Technology Arts, and more. Learn more about what Pueblo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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