Centennial High School
Centennial High School serves 1,996 students in grades 7-12.
Centennial High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 1,996 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Centennial High School's student population of 1,996 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,996 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Centennial High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Centennial High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#436 out of 2120 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
37%
46%
Black
5%
6%
White
48%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Centennial High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break - All Schools and Offices Closed
November 21, 2022 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester - Early Dismissal
December 22, 2022 (Thursday)
First Day of the Semester
January 09, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 20, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 25, 2023 (Thursday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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