Central High School
Grand Junction, CO · High School · Grades 9-12
Performance Overview
About This School
Central High School is a high school located in Grand Junction, Colorado. The school serves 1,613 students in grades 9-12.
With a DataScore of 63/100 (C), Central High School performs at the state average for Colorado. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Other Schools in Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Frequently Asked Questions
Central High School has a DataScore of 63/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Central High School has 1,613 students enrolled in grades 9-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1.
Yes, Central High School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +31, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Central High School is part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 in Grand Junction, Colorado. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.