Centaurus High School

This is my daughter's third high school in 3 years and she loves CHS. She even went to the "nationally ranked" school down the street but this is her favorite school by far. She says the teachers and administration at CHS are great. She gets good grades, has wonderful friends and is really happy! That's all that matters to me.
—Submitted by a parent

To echo comments made before me, Centaurus is truly a hidden gem, and doesn t deserve the bad rap it sometimes gets. I graduated in '07 after 4 years at CHS and my experience there was phenomenal. I am now at a competitive university on the east coast and am proud to say that my Centaurus education has prepared me to hold my own against students who attended expensive prep schools. I wouldn t trade my CHS experience for anything.
—Submitted by a student

The CSAP scores of this school are only slightly low beacause 15% of students are learning English as a 2nd language. There is a great IB program and a large selection of classes as well as the pre-engineering academy. Centaurus also offers many sports and extra curicular activities.
—Submitted by a parent

I love Centaurus. I think it is a great school. From a student's standpoint, one thing I enjoyed was that it was not clique-ish. Sure, everyone has their friends but there weren't set social groups. Although the test scores may be lower for Centaurus, I think you will get out of your education whatever you put in, despite where you go to school. If you are determined to succeed, there are great teachers here to help and support you.
—Submitted by a student

I went to this school last year, but was forced to move to clear creek high this year. I really wish i could go back because its a really great school. I move around alot so i've been to a lot of high schools, and like a typical teen my opinion is school blows, but this is the best one ive been to. i really like the emphasis on diversity, the structure of the school, and everything about it.
—Submitted by a student

I concur with many of the comments already submitted about Centaurus. My son graduated this year and my daughter will be an incoming Freshman in 2008. Their IB, AP and pre-engineering programs are second to none. The faculty really connects with the kids - I can also attest to this first hand. Very, very solid school and the ethnic and economic diversity of the student body truly reflects real life and teaches the students to relate to all people. I highly recommend this school!
—Submitted by a parent

This is a great school that is highly underrated.
—Submitted by a student

I have only good things to say about this school. My son will graduate next year. I feel the teachers are there for the kids. I know this first hand. The education here is a fine one if your child is willing to do the work. The fact that the diversity in the school is much more true to how the world really looks from some other schools I feel is a plus. I think they can learn and embrace all cultures here at Centaurus.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is a hidden gem in the BVSD. Its engineering program is top-notch and provides university credit and is affilitated with many admittances into college. They are also a potential IB school and I have very near to no doubt that they will recieve the go ahead on that. The AP program at Centaurus is also greatly developed. The faculty is impeccable, I have yet to meet a teacher not fully involved in the success of the students, they also have incredible qualifications. The Drama department as an extra curricular is the only one I can speak with expierence about. The students are very involved in the extra curricular, even though we are a small school, being cast in a show is difficult however the children are supportive of each other. The program has an incredible level of success, just this year they were judged second in the best state.
—Submitted by a parent

Centaurus is a wonderful school which is very culturally diverse and provides a great place for growing young men and women to learn to interact in society, make friends, and excel in the world. My son has had a glowing high school experience.
—Submitted by a parent