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Weld Central Senior High School

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

Weld Central Senior High School is a public high school in Keenesburg, Colorado, serving 697 students in grades 9-12. The school's student population is predominantly White (47.78%) and Hispanic (49.35%), with a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, as indicated by the free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 25.52% to 41.81% over the past three years.

Weld Central Senior High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado high schools, with a 1-2 star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger over the past several years. The school's performance is generally lower than nearby schools like Brighton High School and Eagle Ridge Academy, which have higher statewide rankings, better test scores, and lower free and reduced lunch rates. Weld Central Senior High School's test scores, particularly in mathematics, are significantly lower than the state averages, with only 22% of 9th-grade students proficient or better in PSAT9 Mathematics, compared to the state average of 46%.

The school's performance data suggests the presence of achievement gaps, particularly between Hispanic and White students, as well as between low-socioeconomic status students and their peers. Additionally, the school's racial diversity has become less diverse over the past three years, with the percentage of White students increasing and the percentage of Hispanic students decreasing. Addressing these challenges, including the declining overall performance and potential achievement gaps, could be crucial for improving the school's academic outcomes and providing a more equitable education for its students.

651

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,051

Per pupil spending ?

49.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4715 Weld County Road 59
Keenesburg, CO 80643

(303) 536-2100

District: Weld County School District Re-3j

Feeder schools for Weld Central Senior High School:

Elementary:	Hoff Elementary School
	Hudson Elementary School
	Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Middle:	Lochbuie Elementary School
	Weld Central Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.2%

White:

45.6%

Two or more races:

2.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 41st percentile in 2013 → 31st in 2023

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (86%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Colorado average (43% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg43%

Colorado avg62%

Not ranked this year

Weld Central Senior High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

73^rd of 115Weld County School District Re-3j among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	28.1	242 of 349	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	8.4	198 of 221	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	6.2	195 of 210	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	27.1	289 of 411	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	24.7	276 of 388	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	16.7	211 of 256	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	14.5	221 of 255	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	16.7	251 of 292	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	39.6	237 of 369	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	45.7	207 of 349	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.0	175 of 334	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	41.4	215 of 337	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	34.9	227 of 327	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	39.6	202 of 310	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	34.9	209 of 301	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	37.0	199 of 298	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	31.0	217 of 286	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	32.5	202 of 280	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	25.8	220 of 279	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2022	27.6	184 of 257	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	24.1	181 of 239	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2022	28.0	147 of 205	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.7	145 of 181	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2022	32.5	143 of 203	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	22.1	154 of 188	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2022	16.3	209 of 253	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	13.6	204 of 240	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2022	8.4	215 of 228	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	6.6	210 of 225	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)30th percentile+19 vs school

Female (2022)28th percentile+18 vs school

Hispanic (2022)28th percentile+18 vs school

Male (2022)17th percentile+7 vs school

White (2022)6th percentile-5 vs school

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by a parent
Monday, May 19, 2014

This is an awful school. My Grand-daughter went there for two years and started getting bullied. She wasn't just bullied at school, she was bullied on the bus, on the Internet, everywhere and place. The teachers and faculity did nothing to stop it even though both she and her mother went through the proper channels, including the Principle. She was forced to eat her lunch in the bathroom. She was flunking every class. When she started writing about suicide, we withdrew her from this atrocious school and put her in the so called bad school (which is what the Principle at Weld Central called it) to Heritage, it all changed. There is no bullying at this school,no crossing the line. She has made better friends and her grades are great. She's getting A's and B's instead of D's and F's. Spewaking of a bad school, Weld Central is the one. During this past week, 5 kids have been arrested for making threats against the school. Have your kids go elsewhere but not to this school! Close Quote

Schools Near Weld Central Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2025)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2025)	SAT Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	CMAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Weld Central Senior High School	Public	9-12	4715 Weld County Road 59	Keenesburg	80643	Weld County	Weld County School District Re-3j	No	No	No	No	(303) 536-2100	651	39	16.4	49.2%	297 (45.6%)	1 (0.2%)	333 (51.2%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)								(n/a)					43.0			$15,051
Eagle Ridge Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	3551 Southern Street	Brighton	80601	Adams County	School District 27J	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 345-4380	593	24	25.2	40.6%	260 (43.8%)	15 (2.5%)	293 (49.4%)	9 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.4%)	42	185^th of 328 public high schools	43.6%		51.4	161^st of 349 public high schools	53.9%	24	58.0	24.0	60.0	22.0	79.0	29.0	31.6	$10,919
Fort Lupton High School	Public	9-12	530 Reynolds Street	Fort Lupton	80621	Weld County	Weld re-8 schools	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 857-7100	721	38	19.1	54.1%	110 (15.3%)	6 (0.8%)	590 (81.8%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)								(n/a)							5.1	$14,454
Innovations & Options	Public	6-12	830 Bridge Street	Brighton	80601	Adams County	School District 27J	No	No	No	No	(303) 655-2850	235	17	13.7		56 (23.8%)	5 (2.1%)	167 (71.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)								(n/a)	44.0							$14,533
Brighton High School	Public	9-12	270 South 8th Avenue	Brighton	80601	Adams County	School District 27J	No	No	No	No	(303) 655-4200	1,733	90	19.2	55.7%	627 (36.2%)	20 (1.2%)	1,021 (58.9%)	15 (0.9%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (2.5%)	21.8	260^th of 328 public high schools	20.7%		24.2	259^th of 349 public high schools	25.8%	1	49.0	18.0	48.0	22.0	49.0	17.0	16.0	$13,250
27J Online Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	89 N. 6th Avenue	Brighton	80601	Adams County	School District 27J	No	No	Yes	No	(303) 655-2527	336	21	16.0		85 (25.3%)	8 (2.4%)	219 (65.2%)	12 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.0%)								(n/a)					41.0			$12,693
The STEAD School	Public, Charter	9-12	18251 Homestead Trail	Commerce City	80022	Adams County	School District 27J	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 288-5536	421	20	20.6	23.3%	194 (46.1%)	13 (3.1%)	182 (43.2%)	11 (2.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)								(n/a)	64.0		61.0	24.0	52.0		31.6

Frequently Asked Questions about Weld Central Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Weld Central Senior High School?

Students at Weld Central Senior High School are 51% Hispanic, 46% White, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Weld Central Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 651 students attended Weld Central Senior High School.

What schools feed into Weld Central Senior High School?

Weld Central Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hoff Elementary School
Elementary : Hudson Elementary School
Elementary : Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Middle : Lochbuie Elementary School
Middle : Weld Central Middle School

What district is Weld Central Senior High School in?

Weld County School District Re-3j

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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