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Centennial High School

2606 North Central Ave.
Compton, CA 90222
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Centennial High School is a public high school in Compton, California, operating as part of the Compton Unified School District. Construction of Centennial High School began in 1953, and it was erected in 1954, with its first graduating class in 1954.
Serving 968 students in grades 9-12, Centennial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 968 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • : 91% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Centennial High School's student population of 968 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
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Total Students
968 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Year Founded
1954
Colors
White, Scarlet
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Pride, Honor, and Excellence

School Rankings

Centennial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8549 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
34%
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27%
47%
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≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
79%
56%
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Black
20%
5%
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White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.34
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91%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centennial High School's ranking?
Centennial High School is ranked #8549 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Centennial High School often compared to?
Centennial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manuel Dominguez High School, Compton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centennial High School?
The graduation rate of Centennial High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Centennial High School?
968 students attend Centennial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Centennial High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Compton Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 968 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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