Centennial High School

913 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,453 students in grades 9-12, Centennial High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Centennial High School's student population of 1,453 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,453 students
This chart display total students of Centennial High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Centennial High School
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Centennial High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Centennial High School by grade.

School Rankings

Centennial High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#1521 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Centennial High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
26%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Centennial High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Centennial High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
27%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Centennial High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
42%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Centennial High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
31%
47%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Centennial High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Centennial High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Centennial High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
84%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Centennial High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centennial High School's ranking?
Centennial High School is ranked #1521 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Centennial High School often compared to?
Centennial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centennial High School?
The graduation rate of Centennial High School is 84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Centennial High School?
1,453 students attend Centennial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Centennial High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Centennial High School offer ?
Centennial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Centennial High School part of?
Centennial High School is part of Champaign CUSD 4 School District.

School Reviews

Review Centennial High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Quick Links