For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 178 students in Center, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Center, CO are The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley and Center High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Center, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Center have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Center, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Center High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Center, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2859
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2859
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Rank: #22.
Center High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
550 South Sylvester
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3442
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3442
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Center, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Center, CO include The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley and Center High School.
How many public high schools are located in Center?
3 public high schools are located in Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Center?
Center public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).