At a glance
Reported students
153
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
124
Center High School: 153 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 148
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11.21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Center High School
Center High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Center. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count. NCES reports 153 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, below the Colorado median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (91.5%) and White (7.2%). English learners represent 46.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Center High School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 13 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.82 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 46.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.82
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.2%
- Hispanic91.5%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Center Virtual Academy
High · Grades 09–12
23 reported students
The Academic Recovery Center of San Luis Valley
High · Grades 09–12
16 reported students
Skoglund Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
124 reported students
Haskin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
312 reported students
Public schools near Center High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Academic Recovery Center of San Luis Valley High · Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count | 09–12 | 16 | under 0.1 mi |
| Center Virtual Academy High · Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count | 09–12 | 23 | under 0.1 mi |
| Haskin Elementary School Elementary · Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count | PK–05 | 312 | under 0.1 mi |
| Skoglund Middle School Middle · Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count | 06–08 | 124 | under 0.1 mi |
| Sargent Senior High School High · Sargent School District No. Re-33J | 09–12 | 81 | 5.1 mi |
| Sargent Elementary School Elementary · Sargent School District No. Re-33J | KG–05 | 142 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Center High School
What grades does Center High School serve?
Center High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count.
How many students attend Center High School?
Center High School reported 153 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 148 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Center High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 153 students and 13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Center High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Center High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Center High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Center High School in?
Center High School is part of Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count, based in Center, CO, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Center High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The Academic Recovery Center of San Luis Valley (under 0.1 mi), Center Virtual Academy (under 0.1 mi), Haskin Elementary School (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.