Centennial High School is a public high school located in Blaine, Minnesota, United States. The mailing address uses the Circle Pines, Minnesota Post office.
Serving 1,997 students in grades 9-12, Centennial High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,997 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Centennial High School's student population of 1,997 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,997 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Rankings
Centennial High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#352 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
74%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial High School's ranking?
Centennial High School is ranked #352 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Centennial High School often compared to?
Centennial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Lake Park Senior High School, Blaine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centennial High School?
The graduation rate of Centennial High School is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Centennial High School?
1,997 students attend Centennial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Centennial High School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Centennial High School offer ?
Centennial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Centennial High School part of?
Centennial High School is part of Centennial Public School District.
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