Centennial High School
Tel:
(623)412-4400
- Centennial High School serves 1,879 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Centennial High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Centennial High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Centennial High School's student population of 1,879 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 1,879 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 87 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Centennial High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,897 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Centennial High School is 0.60, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #647 out of 1897 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 45% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 53% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.65 |
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| Graduation Rate | 96% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peoria Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Centennial High School is West-mec - Centennial High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Paseo Verde Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Peoria West-mec - Centennial High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.0 miles
14388 N. 79th Ave.
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623)873-1860 0.0 9-12 n/a - Peoria Rcb College Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 6 students
0.5 miles
7033 W. Catus Road
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623)500-2853 0.5 9-12 6 - Peoria Paseo Verde Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 826 students
0.7 miles
7880 W Greenway Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623)412-5075 0.7 PK-8 826 - Peoria Oasis Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 782 students
0.9 miles
7841 W Sweetwater
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623)486-6000 0.9 PK-8 782 - Peoria Sky View Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 505 students
1.3 miles
8624 W Sweetwater Ave.
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623)412-4850 1.3 PK-8 505
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