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Preschool | Grades 9-12 | Poudre School District R-1

Centennial High School is located in Ft. Collins, CO and is one of 20 high schools in Poudre School District R-1. It is a alt. school that serves 150 students in grades 9-12.

Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.

Centennial High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Centennial High School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Centennial High School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Centennial High School's students and teachers. more

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330 East Laurel St, Ft. Collins, CO 80524

(970) 488-4940

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Vonna Cook: Centennial High School is a gift to our family and our community. I will forever be grateful to the great staff for caring enough to provide wonderful opportunities, guidance, and a solid education to so many kids, including my son. Thank you.

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 150

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Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Centennial High School had 38% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Colorado had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

71%

Hispanic

23%

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Poudre School District R-1 District Spending

$8,470Per Pupil

The Poudre School District R-1 spends $8,470 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 56% on instruction, 41% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Poudre School District R-1 District

13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Centennial High School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the CSAP

What is it?

The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 10 are assessed in reading, math, and writing. Students in grades 5, 8, and 10 are assessed in science.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: unsatisfactory, partially proficient, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the ACT

What is it?

The ACT is a national college admissions test used to assess student performance in high school curriculum areas.

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