Centennial High School
Tel:
(470)254-4230
- Centennial High School serves 1,996 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Centennial High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Centennial High School's student population of 1,996 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 123 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,996 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 123 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Centennial High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Centennial High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #431 out of 2,174 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 15% |
| Black | 25% | 37% |
| White | 45% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | 92% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fulton County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Centennial High School is Dunwoody High School (4.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Holcomb Bridge Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hillside Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Roswell Hillside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 520 students
0.3 miles
9250 Scott Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470)254-6362 0.3 PK-5 520 - Alpharetta Holcomb Bridge Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 765 students
0.9 miles
2700 Holcomb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470)254-5280 0.9 6-8 765 - Roswell River Eves Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 624 students
1.1 miles
9000 Eves Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470)254-4550 1.1 PK-5 624 - Roswell Jackson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 662 students
1.7 miles
1400 Martin Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(770)594-5290 1.7 PK-5 662 - Alpharetta Amana Academy School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 726 students
1.8 miles
285 S Main St
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678)624-0989 1.8 K-8 726
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