Enrollment
1,507
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080441000641
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 56/100 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
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greeley Central High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greeley Central High School
Greeley Central High School is a higher-need, large high school in Greeley, Colorado, enrolling 1,507 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,507 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 28 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (20%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta spends $12,298 per pupil, 24% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students) and University Schools (1,784 students) alongside Greeley Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Greeley Central High School compares
Greeley Central High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,298
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, which includes Greeley Central High School.
$12,298
Per student
-24%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.9%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Greeley Central High School a good school?
Greeley Central High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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