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Highland High School vs. Greeley Central High School

Should you attend Highland High School or Greeley Central 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
Highland High School
208 West 1st
Ault, CO 80610
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Greeley Central High School
1515 14th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 291 students in grades 9-12, Highland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (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 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,493 students in grades 9-12, Greeley Central 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 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
291 students
1,493 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highland 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 Greeley Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Greeley Central High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
78 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highland 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 Greeley Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highland High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Weld County School District No. Re-9 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 Greeley Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And State Of Colorado and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1010 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#1208 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highland 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 Greeley Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in CO)
15%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Weld County School District No. Re-9 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 Greeley Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And State Of Colorado 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)
37%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Weld County School District No. Re-9 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 Greeley Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And State Of Colorado and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
11%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 50% in CO)
89%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Highland High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Weld County School District No. Re-9 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 Greeley Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And State Of Colorado 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 Highland High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Greeley Central High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
82
427
Grade 10 Students
71
382
Grade 11 Students
69
361
Grade 12 Students
69
323

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Highland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Weld County School District No. Re-9 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Greeley Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Weld County School District No. Re-9 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Greeley Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Weld County School District No. Re-9 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 Greeley Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Weld County School District No. Re-9 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 Black at Greeley Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
66%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Weld County School District No. Re-9 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 Greeley Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Weld County School District No. Re-9 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 Greeley Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And State Of Colorado and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.49
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highland High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Weld County School District No. Re-9 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 Greeley Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And State Of Colorado 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
37%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Weld County School District No. Re-9 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 Greeley Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And State Of Colorado and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Weld County School District No. Re-9 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 Greeley Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And State Of Colorado and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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