Centauri High School vs Mapleton Early Career Preparation
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 303 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centauri High School
La Jara · Public high · Grades 9–12
301 students
Mapleton Early Career Preparation
Thornton · Public high · Grades 9–12
306 students
| Measure | Centauri High School La Jara, Colorado | Mapleton Early Career Preparation Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 307 | #293 of 307 |
| National rank | #8905 of 16,910 | #15667 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 301 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| city | La Jara | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centauri High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 17.6).
- •Centauri High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Centauri High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Centauri High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 72.2%).
- •Centauri High School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 20.4).
- •Mapleton Early Career Preparation is the larger school with 306 students compared with 301.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Centauri High School better than Mapleton Early Career Preparation?
On the Success Index (US), Centauri High School ranks higher (48.0 vs 17.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Centauri High School and Mapleton Early Career Preparation?
About 303 km in a straight line, between La Jara and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centauri High School: 301. Mapleton Early Career Preparation: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centauri High School and Mapleton Early Career Preparation rank in Colorado?
Centauri High School is 152nd of 307 and Mapleton Early Career Preparation is 293rd of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).