Santiago High School vs. Centennial High School
Should I attend Santiago High School or Centennial High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Santiago High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
Diversity
Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 3,421 students in grades 9-12, Santiago 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,137 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,421 students
3,137 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
128 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
71%
Graduation Rate
98%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
917
784
Grade 10 Students
808
874
Grade 11 Students
808
816
Grade 12 Students
888
663
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
12%
% Hispanic
43%
60%
% Black
5%
9%
% White
36%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
25%