Centennial Jr-sr High School

1301 Centennial
Utica, NE 68456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 148 students in grades 9-12, Centennial Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Centennial Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Centennial Jr-sr High School's student population of 148 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
148 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Centennial Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Jr-sr High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#497 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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50-54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Centennial Jr-sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Centennial Jr-sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Centennial Jr-sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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12:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
3%
21%
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Black
3%
7%
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White
94%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Centennial Jr-sr High School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Centennial Jr-sr High School and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centennial Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Centennial Jr-sr High School is ranked #497 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centennial Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Centennial Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Centennial Jr-sr High School?
148 students attend Centennial Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Centennial Jr-sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Centennial Jr-sr High School offer ?
Centennial Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Centennial Jr-sr High School part of?
Centennial Jr-sr High School is part of Centennial School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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