Center High School

Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count

550 S. SYLVESTER AVENUE
CENTER, CO 81125

www.center.k12.co.us

162 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Center High School, located in Center, Colorado, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community within the San Luis Valley. Situated at 550 S. Sylvester Avenue, the school operates under the Center Consolidated School District 26JT. It is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for its students, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school places a significant emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. As part of a rural district, Center High School often plays a central role in community life, offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs designed to promote student engagement. Those looking for detailed information regarding specific academic curricula, faculty contact details, or district policies can visit their official website at http://www.center.k12.co.us.

162

Total Students

12.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Center High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	148
Black	1
American Indian	3

Hispanic
148 (91.4 %)
White
10 (6.2 %)
American Indian
3 (1.9 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Center Consolidated School District No. 26 Jt. of the count
Phone:	(719)754-2232
Website:	http://www.center.k12.co.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 61

Grade 10 52

Grade 11 29

Grade 12 20