Is Greeley Central High School a good school?

Greeley Central High School ranks in the bottom 21.8% of Colorado high schools.

How many students attend Greeley Central High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,484 students attended Greeley Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of Greeley Central High School?

Students at Greeley Central High School are 70% Hispanic, 21% White, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Greeley Central High School?

Greeley Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Jackson Elementary School Elementary : Maplewood Elementary School Elementary : Monfort Elementary School Elementary : Scott Elementary School

Greeley Central High School

Summary:

Greeley Central High School is a public high school in Greeley, Colorado, serving 1,484 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Greeley School District No. 6, which is ranked 97 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Greeley Central faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (70.08%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Eaton High School. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is consistently lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 31%. Greeley Central has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the Hispanic and Disabled student subgroups performing significantly worse than the overall school and ranking in the bottom half of Colorado high schools. Additionally, Greeley Central has a high percentage of students (over 64%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Addressing these underlying issues, such as the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the school's lower ranking within the district, could be crucial in improving Greeley Central's overall academic performance and outcomes for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1515 14th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631-4737

(970) 348-5000

District: GreeleySchool District No. 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
273^rd of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,388

Feeder schools for Greeley Central High School:

Elementary:	Jackson Elementary School
	Maplewood Elementary School
	Monfort Elementary School
	Scott Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 1,484

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.1%

White:

20.6%

African American:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Greeley Central High School ranks worse than 78.2% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3^rd among 6 ranked high schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.35. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Greeley Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Greeley Central High School has the largest high school student body size in the GreeleySchool District No. 6. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greeley Central High School is $13,388, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 high schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Greeley Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Greeley Central High School 273^rd of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Greeley Central High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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GreeleySchool District No. 6:

SchoolDigger ranks GreeleySchool District No. 6 97^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Greeley Central High School

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Rank History for all students at Greeley Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	18.50	235^th	279	15.8%
2005	19.34	235^th	280	16.1%
2006	27.40	227^th	286	20.6%
2007	23.13	237^th	298	20.5%
2008	32.11	219^th	301	27.2%
2009	28.35	234^th	310	24.5%
2010	26.33	248^th	327	24.2%
2011	21.82	265^th	337	21.4%
2012	19.59	266^th	334	20.4%
2013	22.44	268^th	349	23.2%
2014	19.33	298^th	369	19.2%
2015	11.76	273^rd	292	6.5%
2016	12.68	230^th	255	9.8%
2017	14.61	224^th	256	12.5%
2018	20.90	295^th	388	24.0%
2019	21.92	310^th	411	24.6%
2021	4.19	203^rd	210	3.3%
2022	4.86	208^th	221	5.9%
2023	16.91	291^st	349	16.6%
2024	21.35	273^rd	349	21.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Greeley Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	20.30	161^st	188	14.4%
2022	20.33	172^nd	203	15.3%
2023	20.59	167^th	200	16.5%
2024	26.75	155^th	211	26.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Greeley Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	14.33	207^th	239	13.4%
2022	16.54	209^th	257	18.7%
2023	19.44	207^th	254	18.5%
2024	19.82	201^st	257	21.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Greeley Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.48	78^th	84	7.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Greeley Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	19.13	105^th	118	11.0%
2022	12.97	102^nd	108	5.6%
2023	14.93	126^th	135	6.7%
2024	31.33	111^th	140	20.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Greeley Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	14.56	203^rd	240	15.4%
2022	13.76	216^th	253	14.6%
2023	11.34	225^th	252	10.7%
2024	19.28	202^nd	256	21.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Greeley Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.57	16^th	36	55.6%
2024	40.76	19^th	38	50.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Greeley Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	21.57	148^th	181	18.2%
2022	18.95	167^th	205	18.5%
2023	21.29	160^th	198	19.2%
2024	24.24	150^th	199	24.6%

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Rank History for White students at Greeley Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	35.56	145^th	225	35.6%
2022	29.23	165^th	228	27.6%
2023	22.27	188^th	234	19.7%
2024	33.99	152^nd	229	33.6%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Greeley Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	834	4	15	405	4	n/a	n/a	1262
1989	756	7	17	368	3	n/a	n/a	1151
1990	623	9	13	304	6	n/a	n/a	955
1991	660	7	12	307	6	n/a	n/a	992
1992	696	7	13	326	6	n/a	n/a	1048
1993	757	10	18	341	4	n/a	n/a	1130
1994	777	6	14	322	5	n/a	n/a	1124
1995	798	3	11	290	7	n/a	n/a	1109
1996	798	3	11	290	7	n/a	n/a	1109
1997	833	6	15	297	6	n/a	n/a	1157
1998	836	8	17	312	5	n/a	n/a	1178
1999	799	11	14	300	0	n/a	n/a	1124
2000	841	8	15	320	3	n/a	n/a	1187
2001	1022	13	15	391	7	n/a	n/a	1448
2002	754	15	13	502	6	n/a	n/a	1290
2003	754	15	13	502	6	n/a	n/a	1290
2004	724	16	10	571	12	n/a	n/a	1333
2005	724	14	18	638	8	n/a	n/a	1402
2006	684	10	13	641	10	n/a	n/a	1358
2007	678	12	9	619	10	n/a	n/a	1328
2008	642	21	12	687	11	n/a	n/a	1373
2009	610	32	12	725	7	n/a	n/a	1386
2010	588	36	13	772	6	n/a	n/a	1415
2011	485	43	17	849	4	3	25	1426
2012	473	33	9	857	9	2	27	1410
2013	462	36	12	933	6	1	24	1474
2014	433	38	14	904	4	2	26	1421
2015	419	35	13	977	6	3	25	1478
2016	379	44	14	942	4	1	29	1413
2017	392	58	19	953	3	0	26	1451
2018	365	72	24	996	7	1	22	1487
2019	366	76	32	1070	6	1	22	1573
2020	336	77	30	1062	9	1	17	1532
2021	311	80	31	1105	8	2	15	1552
2022	323	69	34	1109	6	4	21	1566
2023	306	65	36	1040	4	11	22	1484

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Greeley Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1262	65.6	19.2	n/a
1989	1151	65.3	17.6	16
1990	955	65.0	14.6	15.9
1991	992	59.5	16.6	19.6
1992	1048	58.8	17.8	14.9
1993	1130	57.4	19.7	14.9
1994	1124	54.3	20.7	18
1995	1109	51.0	21.7	19.7
1996	1109	51.0	21.7	19.7
1997	1157	59.0	19.6	17
1998	1178	58.0	20.3	15.6
1999	1124	59.2	19.0	16
2000	1187	60.6	19.6	23.9
2001	1448	65.9	22.0	26.9
2002	1290	70.1	18.4	37.4
2003	1290	70.1	18.4	37.4
2004	1333	69.4	19.2	39
2005	1402	69.8	20.1	40.4
2006	1358	67.4	20.1	43
2007	1328	66.9	19.9	44.9
2008	1373	69.2	19.8	44.7
2009	1386	65.4	21.2	48.5
2010	1415	69.6	20.3	54.6
2011	1426	64.4	22.1	57.4
2012	1410	70.9	19.8	56.9
2013	1474	70.4	20.9	63.4
2014	1421	73.4	19.3	65.3
2015	1478	72.0	20.5	62.9
2016	1413	72.0	19.6	69.8
2017	1451	71.1	20.4	69.4
2018	1487	70.7	21.0	68.5
2019	1573	73.5	21.3	66.8
2020	1532	80.4	19.0	60.1
2021	1552	79.3	19.5	70.9
2022	1566	75.5	20.7	65.3
2023	1484	78.0	19.0	64.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Greeley Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1262	65.6	19.2	n/a
1989	1151	65.3	17.6	16
1990	955	65.0	14.6	15.9
1991	992	59.5	16.6	19.6
1992	1048	58.8	17.8	14.9
1993	1130	57.4	19.7	14.9
1994	1124	54.3	20.7	18
1995	1109	51.0	21.7	19.7
1996	1109	51.0	21.7	19.7
1997	1157	59.0	19.6	17
1998	1178	58.0	20.3	15.6
1999	1124	59.2	19.0	16
2000	1187	60.6	19.6	23.9
2001	1448	65.9	22.0	26.9
2002	1290	70.1	18.4	37.4
2003	1290	70.1	18.4	37.4
2004	1333	69.4	19.2	39
2005	1402	69.8	20.1	40.4
2006	1358	67.4	20.1	43
2007	1328	66.9	19.9	44.9
2008	1373	69.2	19.8	44.7
2009	1386	65.4	21.2	48.5
2010	1415	69.6	20.3	54.6
2011	1426	64.4	22.1	57.4
2012	1410	70.9	19.8	56.9
2013	1474	70.4	20.9	63.4
2014	1421	73.4	19.3	65.3
2015	1478	72.0	20.5	62.9
2016	1413	72.0	19.6	69.8
2017	1451	71.1	20.4	69.4
2018	1487	70.7	21.0	68.5
2019	1573	73.5	21.3	66.8
2020	1532	80.4	19.0	60.1
2021	1552	79.3	19.5	70.9
2022	1566	75.5	20.7	65.3
2023	1484	78.0	19.0	64.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Greeley Central High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,683
2020	$10,574
2021	$10,607
2022	$11,556
2023	$13,388

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Greeley Central High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 310^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 291^st of 349 High schools	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1573	1484	5.7%
African American	76	65	14.5%
American Indian	6	4	33.3%
Asian	32	36	12.5%
Hispanic	1070	1040	2.8%
Pacific Islander	1	11	1000%
White	366	306	16.4%
Two or More Races	22	22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.8%	64.5%	2.3%

Schools Near Greeley Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)		CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Greeley Central High School	Public	9-12	1515 14th Avenue	Greeley	80631	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(970) 348-5000	1,484	78	19.0	64.5%	306 (20.6%)	65 (4.4%)	1,040 (70.1%)	36 (2.4%)	4 (0.3%)	11 (0.7%)	22 (1.5%)	21.4	273^rd of 349 public high schools	21.8%		16.9	291^st of 349 public high schools	16.6%	18	40.0	18.0	46.0	25.0	40.0	19.0								18.1	$13,388
Jefferson Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	1315 4th Avenue	Greeley	80631	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 348-1600	595	39	15.4	68.2%	107 (18.0%)	5 (0.8%)	463 (77.8%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.7%)	1.1	348^th of 349 public high schools	0.3%		2.4	347^th of 349 public high schools	0.6%	1	16.0				6.0										$18,074
Greeley West High School	Public	9-12	2401 35th Avenue	Greeley	80634	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(970) 348-5400	1,885	94	20.0	64.0%	411 (21.8%)	39 (2.1%)	1,339 (71.0%)	48 (2.5%)	8 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	37 (2.0%)	20	280^th of 349 public high schools	19.8%		22.8	267^th of 349 public high schools	23.5%	13	45.0	17.0	45.0	23.0	39.0	16.0								17.1	$12,912
Platte Valley Youth Services Center	Public	5-12	2200 West O Street	Greeley	80631	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(970) 304-6220	13	5	2.5	30.8%	5 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (61.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$45,576
Platte Valley Youth Services Center	Public	7-12	2200 O Street	Greeley	80631	Weld County	Division of Youth Services	No	No	No	No	(303) 866-6600																			(n/a)															$00
Union Colony Preparatory School	Public, Charter	6-12	2000 Clubhouse Drive	Greeley	80634	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 673-4546	364	22	16.5	56.6%	131 (36.0%)	6 (1.6%)	195 (53.6%)	12 (3.3%)	3 (0.8%)	7 (1.9%)	10 (2.7%)	46.7	175^th of 349 public high schools	49.9%		60.3	128^th of 349 public high schools	63.3%	47	56.0	20.0	65.0	52.0	60.0	23.0	9.6	31.7	17.0	18.5	24.4	14.4	24.5	32.1	$11,938
Centennial BOCES High School	Public	11-12	2020 Clubhouse Drive	Greeley	80634	Weld County	Centennial BOCES	No	No	No	No	(970) 356-7404	95	4	22.0		39 (41.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (58.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$5,375
Innovative Connections High School	Public	10-12	2020 Clubhouse Drive	Greeley	80634	Weld County	Centennial BOCES	No	No	No	No	(970) 352-7404	39	3	12.7		18 (46.2%)	1 (2.6%)	19 (48.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)								(n/a)															$6,736
Early College Academy	Public	9-12	5509 West 11th Street	Greeley	80634	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(970) 348-6295	318	2	152.8	51.3%	103 (32.4%)	7 (2.2%)	193 (60.7%)	10 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	67.6	100^th of 349 public high schools	71.3%		68.5	102^nd of 349 public high schools	70.8%	2	83.0	72.0	64.0	51.0	65.0	40.0								24.0	$10,444
Northridge High School	Public	9-12	100 71st Avenue	Greeley	80634	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(970) 348-5200	1,253	61	20.4	63.5%	266 (21.2%)	9 (0.7%)	928 (74.1%)	16 (1.3%)	5 (0.4%)	7 (0.6%)	22 (1.8%)	12.4	307^th of 349 public high schools	12.0%		12.5	305^th of 349 public high schools	12.6%	2	40.0	11.0	37.0	20.0	31.0	9.0								9.8	$13,976

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