Center High

1,312 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Center High School is a public secondary school located in Antelope, California, serving the educational needs of the local community as part of the Center Joint Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that aims to prepare students for college and career success. Its campus culture often emphasizes a balance between rigorous classroom instruction and a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which encourage student engagement and school spirit.

The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to promoting inclusivity, character development, and academic achievement. By utilizing modern educational resources and maintaining a focus on student support services, Center High strives to create a safe and motivating atmosphere for its learners. As a central pillar of the Antelope community, the school remains dedicated to its mission of empowering students to reach their full potential and become productive members of society.

1,312

Total Students

64.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Center High
Demographic	Student Count
White	444
Hispanic	398
Black	155
Asian	189
Two or More	94
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	15

White
444 (34.0%)
Hispanic
398 (30.5%)
Asian
189 (14.5%)
Black
155 (11.9%)
Two or More
94 (7.2%)
Pacific Islander
15 (1.1%)
American Indian
12 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Center Joint Unified
Phone:	(916)338-6420
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	658
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 9 333

Grade 10 353

Grade 11 306

Grade 12 320