Urbana High School vs. Centennial High School
Should you attend Urbana High School or Centennial High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Urbana High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,220 students in grades 9-12, Urbana High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,444 students in grades 9-12, Centennial High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,220 students
1,444 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
105 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1764 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1412 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Graduation Rate
81%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
387
495
Grade 10 Students
318
357
Grade 11 Students
278
311
Grade 12 Students
237
281
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
15%
11%
% Black
37%
41%
% White
32%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%