- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greeley, CO
Greeley Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Greeley Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080441000641
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greeley Central High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Greeley · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Greeley Central High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greeley Central High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Greeley, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080441000641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Greeley Central High School held near 1,493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 78.0 → 77.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 080441000641 · Greeley, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,507 enr · 19.3:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Greeley West High School (1,936 students)
Greeley Central High School held near 1,493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 78.0 → 77.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Greeley Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greeley West H
Greeley West High School
1,936 students
- University Sch
University Schools
1,784 students
- This school
Greeley Central High School
1,507 students
- Frontier Chart
Frontier Charter Academy
1,432 students
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
1,322 students
- Tointon Academ
Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering
1,127 students
What this shows Greeley Central High School reports 1,507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greeley Central High School compares
Greeley Central 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,507 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,507
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Colorado - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,549
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
White 20.4%
African American 5.2%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Greeley Central High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta reports $13,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greeley Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Schools | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frontier Charter Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greeley Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 30.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~1,507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greeley Central High School
How many students attend Greeley Central High School?
Greeley Central High School has 1,507 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greeley, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,484 (2022-23) → 1,493 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greeley Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greeley Central High School is 19.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greeley Central High School?
53.5% of students at Greeley Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greeley Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Greeley Central High School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment, in Greeley, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greeley Central High School?
Greeley Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Greeley Central High School rank among high schools in Greeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Greeley Central High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Greeley, 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 Greeley on the city page.
What other schools are in Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta?
Besides Greeley Central High School, Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students), University Schools (1,784 students), and Frontier Charter Academy (1,432 students). See the Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta district page for the complete list.