Central High School
School Overview
Central High School is a public school located in Grand Junction, Colorado. It is a school in Mesa County Valley School District 51 district.
According to the Colorado state assessment result, 26% of students are proficient in Math learning and 45% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,516 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 81 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,516 students are attending Central High School. By gender, there are 799 and 717 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Central High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 82 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 68 | 32 | 36 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 82 | 41 | 41 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 81 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Central High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. 96.3% of teachers are certified. 91.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 81 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 78 | 96.3% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 3.7% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 3.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 4.9% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 217 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 60,605 Households |
| Population | 145,170 |
| Male | 73,064 |
| Female | 75,172 |
| Child Population | 38,012 |
| Total Housing Units | 64,786 Units |
| Average House Value | $226,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $963 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.70% |
| Average Household Income | $55,231 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.29% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Central High School offers 11 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 271 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 297 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Central High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 11 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 271 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 34 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 127 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 192 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 297 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
In Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, 47 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado
6 private schools are serving students in GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.