Centennial High School

www.peoriaunified.org/centennial

2,026 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Centennial High School, located in Peoria, Arizona, is a prominent secondary institution within the Peoria Unified School District. Known for its comprehensive academic offerings, the school provides a robust curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and professional careers. Beyond the classroom, Centennial is widely recognized for its strong school spirit and a highly competitive athletics program, often referred to as the "Home of the Coyotes."

The campus emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing rigorous academics with a wide array of extracurricular activities, including performing arts, student government, and various specialized clubs. By fostering a supportive environment and encouraging community involvement, Centennial High School aims to develop well-rounded students who are equipped with the critical thinking and leadership skills necessary to succeed in a global society.

2,026

Total Students

87.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centennial High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	879
Hispanic	808
Black	118
Asian	82
Two or More	113
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	8

White
879 (43.4%)
Hispanic
808 (39.9%)
Black
118 (5.8%)
Two or More
113 (5.6%)
Asian
82 (4.0%)
American Indian
18 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Phone:	(623)412-4400
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/centennial
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	2,026
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 570

Grade 10 510

Grade 11 497

Grade 12 449