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Centennial High School vs. Arapahoe Ridge High School

Should you attend Centennial High School or Arapahoe Ridge High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Centennial High School
330 East Laurel Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Arapahoe Ridge High School
6600 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80303
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 143 students in grades 9-12, Centennial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 245 students in grades 9-12, Arapahoe Ridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
143 students
245 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Centennial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arapahoe Ridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Centennial High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arapahoe Ridge High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Centennial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arapahoe Ridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Poudre School District R-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arapahoe Ridge High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1359 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#1717 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Centennial High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arapahoe Ridge High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centennial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arapahoe Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centennial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arapahoe Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Centennial High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Arapahoe Ridge High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Centennial High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Arapahoe Ridge High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
3
-
Grade 10 Students
25
2
Grade 11 Students
35
58
Grade 12 Students
80
185

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Arapahoe Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arapahoe Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
42%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arapahoe Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arapahoe Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
49%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arapahoe Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arapahoe Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.58
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Centennial High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arapahoe Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Centennial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arapahoe Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Centennial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arapahoe Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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