Original Research by School Decision on Centennial Boces High School
Centennial BOCES High School is an alternative school in Greeley, Colorado, operating as part of the Centennial BOCES, a regional educational cooperative that provides specialized programming for multiple school districts. The school serves only the final two years of high school, and in the most recent enrollment count, it served a single grade level. The student body is made up of roughly equal shares of Hispanic and White students, with no other racial or ethnic groups represented. Information on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners was not reported, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the level of support available for those needs.
Because Centennial BOCES High School is an alternative setting, the typical measures used to compare schools do not apply here. No state assessment results were available for this school, and no graduation rate was reported. The comparison framework that places this school relative to districts in Weld County could not produce usable metrics for proficiency, graduation, or chronic absenteeism because those values were missing. This is not uncommon for alternative schools, which often serve students who are on nontraditional academic paths or who may need a different structure to complete their credits. A family considering this school would want to visit and speak with staff about the specific programs offered, the graduation requirements, and how the school supports students in earning a diploma.
The school is located in Greeley, a mid-sized city with a distinct identity shaped by its agricultural and meatpacking roots, its role as a college town (home to the University of Northern Colorado and Aims Community College), and its mix of working-class and institutional employers. The local economy includes major employers in meatpacking, healthcare, education, and government, and the city has been growing as part of the Front Range corridor. Housing values in the Greeley area are lower than the statewide median, reflecting the city’s relative affordability compared to places like Fort Collins or Denver. Rents are also below the state benchmark. The city is mostly auto-oriented, though there is some concentrated activity downtown and limited public transit through the Greeley-Evans Transit system.
Centennial BOCES High School fits families who are looking for an alternative pathway for their student in the final year or two of high school, potentially through career-focused programs, credit recovery, or other nontraditional approaches that a BOCES can provide. Because so much of the school’s academic and outcome data is absent from public reporting, any parent considering this school should contact the campus directly to understand how students progress, what graduation rates look like, and what postsecondary or career options are available after completion.
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