Serving 1,756 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 13% (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 24:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Centennial High School's student population of 1,756 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Centennial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#984 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
4%
Hispanic
33%
25%
Black
7%
3%
White
34%
59%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #984 out of 1,196 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?
13% 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 76%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Centennial High School?
1,756 students attend Centennial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Centennial High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has a student ration of 24:1, 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
What school district is Centennial High School part of?
Centennial High School is part of Centennial SD 28j School District.
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