- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pueblo, CO
Centennial High School
Federal NCES profile for Centennial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080612001035
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial High School ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612001035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Centennial High School held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.4 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 080612001035 · Pueblo, CO High · MID · TRAD
801 enr · 15.7:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,145 students)
Centennial High School held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.4 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Centennial High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,145 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,081 students
- Chavez/Huerta
Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
844 students
- This school
Centennial High School
801 students
- South High Sch
South High School
795 students
- W H Heaton Mid
W H Heaton Middle School
578 students
What this shows Centennial High School reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial High School compares
Centennial 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Colorado - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,501
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.8%
White 23.6%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Centennial High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and reports $13,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centennial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W H Heaton Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~801 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial High School
How many students attend Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has 801 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pueblo, CO. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 824 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School is 15.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial High School?
52.0% of students at Centennial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial High School?
The largest demographic group at Centennial High School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centennial High School rank among high schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial High School ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Pueblo, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pueblo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and?
Besides Centennial High School, Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and also operates Central High School (1,145 students), East High School (1,081 students), and Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy (844 students). See the Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and district page for the complete list.