Centennial High School is a California Distinguished, public high school in the city of Corona, California. It is one of eight high schools in the Corona-Norco Unified School District and is the only high school in the district that provides the International Baccalaureate program of study.
Serving 2,712 students in grades 9-12, Centennial High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,712 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Centennial High serves the southeast part of the Corona, CA school district, covering an area of approximately 65.3 square miles. Most families live about 10-12 minutes away, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the nearest edge of the zone, while the furthest boundary is around 11.1 miles from the school.
- 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Centennial High School's student population of 2,712 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,712 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
School Rankings
Centennial High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial High School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3031 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial High School's ranking?
Centennial High School is ranked #3031 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Centennial High School often compared to?
Centennial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santiago High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centennial High School?
The graduation rate of Centennial High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Centennial High School?
2,712 students attend Centennial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Centennial High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than 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 Corona-Norco Unified School District.
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