Best High Schools in Central City, CO

Central City, CO has 3 high schools with 728 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Central City score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Central City don't meet expectations.

1. New Vista High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students

2. Clear Creek High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students

3. Gilpin County Undivided High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 209 Students

Best Middle Schools in Central City, CO

Central City, CO has 2 middle schools with 194 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Central City score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Central City meet expectations.

1. Clear Creek Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 96 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Central City, CO

Central City, CO has 2 elementary schools with 335 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Central City score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Central City greatly exceed expectations.

1. Gilpin County Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students

2. Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 98 Students

3. King-murphy Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 136 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Central City, CO

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Central City, CO has a total population of 1,238 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Central City, CO

1,257

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Central City, CO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

36.09 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.18 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

31.91 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central City, CO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central City, CO.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

899 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Central City, CO Internet Health Assessment.

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