Centennial High School

chs.wcs.edu

1,354 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Centennial High School, located in Franklin, Tennessee, is a prominent public secondary school within the Williamson County School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for maintaining a strong academic reputation and fostering a comprehensive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The campus offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career and technical education programs, and diverse elective options designed to cater to a variety of student interests and career aspirations.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Centennial High School places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement, boasting a vibrant culture that includes competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. This holistic approach to education aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are encouraged to contribute to their school community and the greater Franklin area. For further information regarding school policies, calendar events, or specific program details, prospective parents and students are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.wcs.edu](http://www.wcs.edu).

1,354

Total Students

94.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centennial High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	742
Hispanic	335
Black	160
Asian	47
Two or More	70

White
742 (54.8%)
Hispanic
335 (24.7%)
Black
160 (11.8%)
Two or More
70 (5.2%)
Asian
47 (3.5%)

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:	Yes
District:	Williamson County
Phone:	(615)472-4270
Website:	http://chs.wcs.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 9 309

Grade 10 346

Grade 11 359

Grade 12 340