Centralia High School is a public high school located in the unincorporated Ford's Prairie neighborhood of Centralia, Washington. Centralia High School is a part of the Centralia School District and is the only high school in the district. The school opened in 1909 as a regular 9th-12 public high school.
Serving 993 students in grades 9-12, Centralia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 993 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Centralia High School's student population of 993 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
993 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Rankings
Centralia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centralia High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1376 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
40%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
50%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centralia High School's ranking?
Centralia High School is ranked #1376 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Centralia High School often compared to?
Centralia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W F West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centralia High School?
The graduation rate of Centralia High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Centralia High School?
993 students attend Centralia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Centralia High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centralia High School?
Centralia High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Centralia High School offer ?
Centralia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Centralia High School part of?
Centralia High School is part of Centralia School District.
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