Centennial High School

702 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Centennial High School, located in the Northwest area of Columbus, Ohio, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Columbus City Schools district. Known for its diverse student body and long-standing presence in the community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both college and career pathways. In addition to core subjects, Centennial provides various elective opportunities, including arts, technology, and vocational programming, aimed at fostering a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond the classroom, Centennial High School encourages student involvement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs. The school culture emphasizes community engagement and personal growth, utilizing its location on Bethel Road to remain an active participant in the Columbus metropolitan area. As part of a large urban district, Centennial works to provide necessary support services and resources to ensure students from various backgrounds have the opportunity to succeed in a structured learning environment.

702

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centennial High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	117
Black	242
Asian	50
Two or More	50

White
243 (34.6%)
Black
242 (34.5%)
Hispanic
117 (16.7%)
Asian
50 (7.1%)
Two or More
50 (7.1%)

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:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-5491
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 213

Grade 10 185

Grade 11 167

Grade 12 137