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Centennial High School

8601 Hageman Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312

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Top 30%

Tel: (661) 588-8601

centennial.kernhigh.org

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Centennial High School serves 2,205 students in grades 9-12.

Centennial High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (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 ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,205 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 20%)
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:

School Overview

Centennial High School's student population of 2,205 students has grown by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

2,205 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

85 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Centennial High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Centennial High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2541 out of 9659 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Centennial High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

39%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

≥90%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

26:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Centennial High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

34%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Centennial High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

50%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Centennial High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.63

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

94%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Centennial High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

31%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Kern High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centennial High School's ranking?

Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Centennial High School?

The graduation rate of Centennial High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Centennial High School?

2,205 students attend Centennial High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Centennial High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial High School?

Centennial High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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 Kern High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,205 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education