Centennial High School
Tel:
(217)351-3954
- Centennial High School serves 1,429 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Centennial High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Centennial High School's student population of 1,429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,429 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 103 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Centennial High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same 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 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2409 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 11% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 26% |
| Black | 37% | 17% |
| White | 40% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 83% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Champaign CUSD 4 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Centennial High School is Central High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jefferson Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jefferson Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Champaign Jefferson Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 708 students
0.3 miles
1115 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217)351-3790 0.3 6-8 708 - Champaign Kenwood Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 336 students
0.6 miles
1001 Stratford Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217)351-3815 0.6 K-5 336 - Savoy Carrie Busey Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 470 students
0.8 miles
304 Prairie Rose Ln
Savoy, IL 61874
(217)351-3811 0.8 K-5 470 - Champaign International Prep Academy Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 250 students
0.8 miles
1605 W Kirby Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217)351-3995 0.8 K-5 250 - Champaign Westview Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 433 students
0.8 miles
703 S Russell St
Champaign, IL 61821
(217)351-3905 0.8 K-5 433
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