Centennial High School
Tel:
(661)588-8601
- Centennial High School serves 2,001 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Centennial High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Centennial High School's student population of 2,001 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,001 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Centennial High School's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Centennial High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1949 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 58% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kern High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Centennial High School is Vista West Continuation High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fruitvale Junior High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Discovery Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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7500 Vaquero Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661)589-7336 0.7 K-6 821 - Bakersfield Endeavour Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 785 students
0.7 miles
9300 Meacham Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)588-3550 0.7 K-6 785 - Bakersfield William B. Bimat Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 597 students
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8600 N.shore Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)387-7080 0.7 K-6 597 - Bakersfield Olive Drive Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 569 students
1.1 miles
7800 Darrin Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661)387-7040 1.1 K-6 569 - Bakersfield Almondale Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 672 students
1.3 miles
10510 Chippewa St.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)588-6060 1.3 K-6 672
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