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
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,176 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,476 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 27%). 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 higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,176 students
1,476 students
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
109 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1994 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1520 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Graduation Rate
80%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
344
456
Grade 10 Students
309
334
Grade 11 Students
290
352
Grade 12 Students
233
334
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
24%
13%
% Black
35%
44%
% White
27%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%