- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lafayette, CO
Centaurus High School
Federal NCES profile for Centaurus High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080249000107
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centaurus High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Centaurus High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centaurus High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Lafayette, CO.
School address
District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080249000107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Centaurus High School held near 1,561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.8 → 77.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 080249000107 · Lafayette, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,557 enr · 19.2:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder High School (1,939 students)
Centaurus High School held near 1,561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.8 → 77.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Centaurus High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boulder High S
Boulder High School
1,939 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
1,863 students
- Broomfield Hig
Broomfield High School
1,693 students
- This school
Centaurus High School
1,557 students
- Peak to Peak C
Peak to Peak Charter School
1,447 students
- Monarch High S
Monarch High School
1,431 students
What this shows Centaurus High School reports 1,557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centaurus High School compares
Centaurus High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,557 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,557
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Colorado - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.7%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Centaurus High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 reports $17,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centaurus High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broomfield High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peak to Peak Charter School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monarch High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centaurus High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centaurus High School
How many students attend Centaurus High School?
Centaurus High School has 1,557 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lafayette, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,525 (2022-23) → 1,561 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centaurus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centaurus High School is 19.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centaurus High School?
26.5% of students at Centaurus High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centaurus High School?
The largest demographic group at Centaurus High School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Lafayette, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centaurus High School?
Centaurus High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centaurus High School rank among public schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Centaurus High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Lafayette, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Besides Centaurus High School, Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students), Fairview High School (1,863 students), and Broomfield High School (1,693 students). See the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 district page for the complete list.