Centennial High

centennial.kernhigh.org

2,212 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Centennial High School, located in the Northwest area of Bakersfield, California, is a prominent member of the Kern High School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus offers a robust selection of rigorous coursework, including Advanced Placement (AP) programs, alongside a variety of elective options that allow students to pursue specialized interests in technology, the arts, and career-technical fields.

Beyond the classroom, Centennial High maintains a strong culture of student engagement through an extensive array of extracurricular activities. The school boasts a competitive athletic program, numerous student-led clubs, and active performing arts groups, all of which contribute to a vibrant campus life. With a dedicated faculty and a commitment to fostering school spirit and community involvement, Centennial High focuses on developing well-rounded students who are encouraged to excel in their academic pursuits while contributing positively to the broader Bakersfield community.

2,212

Total Students

88.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centennial High
Demographic	Student Count
White	799
Hispanic	1,008
Black	59
Asian	120
Two or More	190
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	15

Hispanic
1,008 (45.6%)
White
799 (36.2%)
Two or More
190 (8.6%)
Asian
120 (5.4%)
Black
59 (2.7%)
American Indian
19 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
15 (0.7%)

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:	N/A
District:	Kern High
Phone:	(661)588-8601
Website:	http://centennial.kernhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	799
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	185

* 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 9 547

Grade 10 584

Grade 11 525

Grade 12 556

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Centennial High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	547
Grade 10	584
Grade 11	525
Grade 12	556

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Centennial High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,117	50.5%
Male	1,093	49.4%
Not Specified	2	0.1%

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