Centennial High School

Centennial High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4300 Centennial Ln,  Ellicott City, MD
Howard County Public Schools
3.7
3.5
1,364 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
75%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
75%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
36
AP Pass Rate
86.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
5.3%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
293:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
47.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
39.9%
White
36.9%
Black
11.4%
Hispanic
7%
Two or more races
4.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#8 Best College Prep Public HS in Maryland
#10 Best Public HS in Maryland
#15 Best HS For Stem in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 662 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 289 Students
Towson University 278 Students
Penn State 152 Students
Johns Hopkins University 145 Students
New York University 134 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 120 Students
Georgetown University 116 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore 112 Students
University of Delaware 111 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 189 Students
Biology 176 Students
Business 172 Students
Psychology 135 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 72 Students
Economics 58 Students
Engineering 55 Students
Marketing 54 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 50 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 49 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 342 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/4/2025
It's a great school for academics, there's a lot of toxicity regarding college and university admissions and internships though. If you find the right friends, it'll be great, otherwise it'll prepare you for any toxic people in college.
4.0 Parent
11/22/2024
The school is highly rated for academic success and it represents a diverse population. Unfortunately the school is overdue for an significant update.
4.0 Senior
2/2/2024
Centennial is a very rigorous school and can have a toxic culture at times, but if you can adapt to the culture, then it will prepare you thoroughly for college life and more difficult college courses. The school is the definition of what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 25 Reviews
5.0 student
9/6/2024
it is a great school, and I highly recommend it."
5.0 parent
11/9/2023
We are so blessed our children attend this school. The staff is wonderful and the students are academic and friendly!
5.0 parent
4/18/2023
Great school my boy love his school
5.0 parent
9/28/2022
Best school ever for kids and adults

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Centennial High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ellicott City, MD, in the Ellicott City neighborhood, and is served by the Howard County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 1,364 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 75% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. Centennial High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $753,709. Discover additional schools in the area, like Applications And Research Laboratory, Howard High School, Fusion Academy Columbia, and more. Learn more about what Ellicott City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Centennial High School.

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