Centennial High School

Centennial High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
12400 W McMillan Rd,  Boise, ID
West Boise Neighborhood
West Ada School District
3.7
3.8
1,946 Students
B+
Niche Grade
Centennial High School’s Patriots lead the way in academic achievement, athletics and building strong connections to Boise’s West Valley community. The school opened in 1987 and serves students in ninth through twelfth grades by providing a unique and individualized learning experience. The dedicated teaching staff strives to provide a safe and supportive academic atmosphere that instills respect, integrity and confidence in academics; accordingly, student performance is above the state average in literacy skills and science. Centennial High's campus offers various resources and amenities for students including a dedicated music and choir room, modern classrooms, a multimedia library, an Olympic-sized track, two softball diamonds, six tennis courts and an expansive recreation field. The school also shares ground with the Centennial Performing Arts Center, where students are showcased in the choir, orchestra and dramatic performance. Centennial High students regularly cheer on their peers in athletics including wrestling, softball, basketball and many more. Centennial High School alums regard the school as an exceptional choice for children to find success and foster a love of learning.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
62%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

2
Equity
8
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
16.5%
State Average
20.3%
Science
10%
State Average
9.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
297:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
73.7%
Hispanic
12.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%
Two or more races
4.4%
Black
4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boise State University 506 Students
University of Idaho 246 Students
Idaho State University 206 Students
College of Western Idaho 148 Students
University of Utah 145 Students
University of Washington 114 Students
Brigham Young University-Idaho 107 Students
The College of Idaho 106 Students
Washington State University 103 Students
Utah State University 101 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 88 Students
Biology 68 Students
Psychology 67 Students
Nursing 51 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 51 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 41 Students
Marketing 35 Students
Physical Therapy 31 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 396 Reviews
4.0 Alum
7/19/2024
The thing that I will take away from my highschool after some memories fade will be the community within the school. All the students seemed connected, there weren't clicks, just students. We all bonded over how bad we were at sports. No matter what the student sections were packed even if our team hadn't won a game all season.
4.0 Alum
3/18/2024
I'd like to see more work and information being more readily available to junior and seniors to encourage them to plan for their life post-high school, whether that be college or not. Additionally, a larger staff participation to make clubs of fun interests.
4.0 Senior
9/23/2023
I'll start with the worst part which is how old the school's foundations are the inside of the building looks and feels the same to how my teachers described when they went here. The best is to see the attempt to change whether it's fixing the ventilation issue or redoing the bathroom which has been better over 3-4 years.
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3.8 6 Reviews
5.0 student
10/16/2020
I love Centennial, I feel like I have had a lot of opportunity to get college credits and prepare for my future in a friendly environment.
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5.0 student
7/27/2018
I loved going to this school. Attended several other high schools in the Boise area and it was far and above any of the others.
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1.0 other
9/4/2013
Some ways I think this school can improve. -Serious disciplinary actions to be taken against students who curse at other students in the hallways. -Setting up an Anti-Bullying program. -Enforcing uniforms.
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5.0 student
7/12/2013
I will be a sophomore this next year at Centennial High and I have just had such a good experience with this school. I am a Mormon and yes, there is a very large population of LDS people attending. It is not always a bad thing to have, because in general (there is the occasional "jack-Mormon") we ar...
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