Serving 2,212 students in grades 9-12, Centennial High School ranks in the top 30% 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 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Centennial High serves the west part of Bakersfield, CA, covering an area of approximately 15.7 square miles. Families in the attendance zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.8 miles.
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Centennial High School's student population of 2,212 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,212 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Rankings
Centennial High School ranks within the top 30% 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 0.66, which is more 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
#2317 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 32-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
45%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
36%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Graduation Rate
91%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #2317 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Centennial High School often compared to?
Centennial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frontier High School, Liberty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 67% 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 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Centennial High School?
2,212 students attend Centennial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Centennial High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 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 25:1, 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 Kern High School District.
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