School Overview
Centennial High School, located in the suburban community of Ellicott City, Maryland, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Howard County Public School System, the school is consistently recognized for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to fostering student achievement. Centennial offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized programs, and elective pathways designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the global workforce.

Beyond its academic reputation, Centennial High is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, embodied by its mascot, the Eagle. The school provides a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, competitive clubs, and service organizations, which encourage students to pursue their personal interests outside the classroom. With a focus on cultivating critical thinking, character, and leadership, Centennial High School remains a cornerstone of the Ellicott City area, maintaining high performance standards and a supportive environment for its student body.
1,377
Total Students
81.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centennial High
Demographic Student Count
White455
Hispanic107
Black185
Asian547
Two or More74
American Indian3
Pacific Islander2
  • Asian
    547 (39.8%)
  • White
    455 (33.1%)
  • Black
    185 (13.5%)
  • Hispanic
    107 (7.8%)
  • Two or More
    74 (5.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
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: Howard County Public Schools
Phone: (410)313-2856
Website: http://www.centennialeagles.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 81.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 220
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35
Grades Taught
Grade 9 356
Grade 10 362
Grade 11 350
Grade 12 309

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Centennial High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9356
Grade 10362
Grade 11350
Grade 12309
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Centennial High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female66948.6%
Male70451.1%
Not Specified40.3%
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