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Central High School

Public | 9-12 | 1007 students

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Posted November 29, 2011

This is my first year here at Central High School, and after now ending a semester in 3 weeks i have to admit it is a great school. When it comes down to tradition, athletics, club recognition, and plain student spirit... Central is the place to go. I transfered from California Military Institute in Perris, CA, it is not as great of a school in the sense of dicapline but they are working hard... we all are
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 14, 2010

I love the students, and all of the staff at Central. Its hard to find a school that has teachers that you like. The teachers and staff at central are amazing and actually want to help the students. Its a great learning environment!
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 30, 2005

I went to this school and I believe that they have the best academic programs that any public high school can offer. Parent involvement doesn't really happen, but the teachers will take the time to talk with parents regarding performance. I really like this school and would recommend it to anyone.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted March 30, 2005

Great academic leadership.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted December 1, 2004

I really think that this school is really great and every student throut the state of pueblo colorado should attend this school. The principal here is really friendly and he really cares. I really enjoy How the councelars are there for the students and they really help them throut the school year with there problems and there conflics. Thank you Central high for being there for our students. Sincerly, Deidra Maes
—Submitted by deidra maes, a student


Posted October 17, 2004

This school is great! the extra curricular activites are astonishing. The bell rings blue. luv ya blue.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

190 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
11%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

190 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2012.

190 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2012.

238 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

238 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

237 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 48% in 2012.

238 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students11%
Female8%
Male15%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic7%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)21%
Free lunch eligible10%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch13%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities13%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable11%

Reading

All Students52%
Female58%
Male43%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)64%
Free lunch eligible49%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch55%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable51%

Writing

All Students28%
Female33%
Male22%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)38%
Free lunch eligible26%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities32%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable29%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students7%
Female4%
Male9%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic4%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)15%
Free lunch eligible5%
Reduced lunch eligible21%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch7%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities7%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable7%

Reading

All Students58%
Female59%
Male58%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)70%
Free lunch eligible50%
Reduced lunch eligible79%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch66%
Students with disabilities (IEP)27%
Students without disabilities62%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable59%

Science

All Students22%
Female15%
Male28%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)35%
Free lunch eligible16%
Reduced lunch eligible37%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch27%
Students with disabilities (IEP)10%
Students without disabilities23%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable23%

Writing

All Students42%
Female48%
Male37%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)48%
Free lunch eligible38%
Reduced lunch eligible47%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable43%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 65% 28%
White 29% 61%
Black 4% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 75%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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216 East Orman Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
Phone: (719) 549-7300

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