Centennial High School
Centennial High School serves 1,404 students in grades 9-12.
Centennial High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Centennial High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Centennial High School's student population of 1,404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,404 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 106 teachers |
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School Comparison
Centennial High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Centennial High School is 0.71, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1252 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 12% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 26% |
| Black | 37% | 17% |
| White | 37% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 84% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Champaign CUSD 4 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Jefferson Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Champaign Jefferson Middle School Math: 22% | Reading: 26%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 717 students10
0.3 miles
1115 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3790 0.3 6-8 717 - Champaign Kenwood Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 343 students10
0.6 miles
1001 Stratford Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3815 0.6 K-5 343 - Savoy Carrie Busey Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 470 students10
0.8 miles
304 Prairie Rose Ln
Savoy, IL 61874
(217) 351-3811 0.8 K-5 470 - Champaign International Prep Academy Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 302 students10
0.8 miles
1605 W Kirby Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995 0.8 K-5 302 - Champaign Westview Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 29%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 422 students10
0.8 miles
703 S Russell St
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3905 0.8 K-5 422
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