South High School vs. Centennial High School
Should you attend South High School or Centennial 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Overview
Serving 795 students in grades 9-12, South 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 801 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
795 students
801 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1135 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#978 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
15-19%
Graduation Rate
84%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
190
185
Grade 10 Students
168
205
Grade 11 Students
228
215
Grade 12 Students
209
196
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
68%
69%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
25%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%