Centaurus High School

10300 SOUTH BOULDER ROAD
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026

1,525 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Centaurus High School, located in Lafayette, Colorado, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in the Boulder Valley School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic rigor and diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school offers a wide array of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, competitive athletics, and an active performing arts department. The school places a high value on fostering an inclusive community and prides itself on preparing students for success in higher education and the workforce through a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Centaurus is recognized for its unique identity and school spirit, often centered around its "Warrior" mascot and a supportive, collaborative environment. The campus serves as a central hub for the local Lafayette community, providing students with access to modern facilities and resources designed to support diverse learning styles. With a focus on social-emotional growth and community engagement, Centaurus High School aims to cultivate students who are not only academically proficient but also prepared to be responsible, globally-minded citizens.

1,525

Total Students

81.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centaurus High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	962
Hispanic	412
Black	13
Asian	41
Two or More	91
American Indian	6

White
962 (63.1 %)
Hispanic
412 (27.0 %)
Two or More
91 (6.0 %)
Asian
41 (2.7 %)
Black
13 (0.9 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)

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:	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
Phone:	(720)561-7500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	445
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 9 372

Grade 10 409

Grade 11 380

Grade 12 364