Centennial High School serves 951 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 951 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 6%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Centennial High School's student population of 951 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
951 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Centennial High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
76%
56%

Black
22%
5%

White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Centennial High School often compared to?
Centennial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dominguez High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centennial High School?
The graduation rate of Centennial High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Centennial High School?
951 students attend Centennial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Centennial High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Centennial High School offer ?
Centennial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Centennial High School part of?
Centennial High School is part of Compton Unified School District.
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