Centennial High School

3505 Se 182nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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 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 26:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,731 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Centennial High School's student population of 1,731 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,731 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#984 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Centennial High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Centennial High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Centennial High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
15%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Centennial High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
35%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Centennial High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Centennial High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Centennial High School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Centennial High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Centennial High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Centennial High School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
76%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Centennial High School and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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?
1,731 students attend Centennial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Centennial High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 26:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,731 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 76% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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