Centaurus High School vs Monarch High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centaurus High School
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,557 students
Monarch High School
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,431 students
| Measure | Centaurus High School Lafayette, Colorado | Monarch High School Louisville, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #67 of 307 | #14 of 307 |
| National rank | #4299 of 16,910 | #1415 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,557 | 1,431 |
| Enrollment | 1,557 | 1,431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 16.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 74% |
| city | Lafayette | Louisville |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monarch High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 65.9).
- •Monarch High School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 55%).
- •Monarch High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 70%).
- •Monarch High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 30.8%).
- •Centaurus High School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 22.4).
- •Centaurus High School is the larger school with 1,557 students compared with 1,431.
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 Centaurus High School better than Monarch High School?
On the Success Index (US), Monarch High School ranks higher (79.1 vs 65.9 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 Centaurus High School and Monarch High School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Louisville in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centaurus High School: 1,557. Monarch High School: 1,431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centaurus High School and Monarch High School rank in Colorado?
Centaurus High School is 67th of 307 and Monarch High School is 14th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).