Centennial High School is a public high school located in Gresham, Oregon, United States. It is the only high school in the Centennial School District.
Serving 1,731 students in grades 9-12, Centennial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,731 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Centennial High School's attendance zone is located in Gresham, OR, covering an area of approximately 14.6 square miles and encompassing the entire school district. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Centennial High School's student population of 1,731 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,731 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
Centennial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1035 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
73%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial High School's ranking?
Centennial High School is ranked #1035 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Centennial High School often compared to?
Centennial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Douglas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centennial High School?
The graduation rate of Centennial High School is 73%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Centennial High School?
1,731 students attend Centennial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Centennial High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Centennial High School offer ?
Centennial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Centennial High School part of?
Centennial High School is part of Centennial SD 28j School District.
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