Centennial High School

Centennial High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
913 Crescent Dr,  Champaign, IL
Champaign Unit 4 School District
3.4
3.3
1,473 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Gregory Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
106
Full Time Teachers
106
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
28
Math
28
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
74.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
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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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
266:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Black
40.7%
White
29.2%
Hispanic
11.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.9%
Two or more races
8.9%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#11 Most Diverse Public HS in Illinois
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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign 345 Students
Parkland College 196 Students
Illinois State University 147 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 117 Students
Eastern Illinois University 99 Students
Northwestern University 80 Students
University of Chicago 74 Students
Purdue University 72 Students
Michigan State University 68 Students
University of Iowa 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 87 Students
Nursing 71 Students
Biology 68 Students
Psychology 55 Students
Computer Science 38 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Political Science and Government 25 Students
Mechanical Engineering 22 Students
Criminology 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 211 Reviews
3.0 Senior
3/17/2025
Overall my experience with Centennial was alright. I didn't like it there much because people are always picking with me and the teachers didn't really understand me as a person and didn't care to even try. One person Mr.Walker was the only one I felt I could talk to the only person who actually knew me and knew I was a good student. A lot of others had a view on me because people would pick and start fights with me that I wouldn't have a choice but to defend myself. I was a really quiet student who just went to school to get her work done. Most days I didn't want to go because I had nothing to look forward to.
4.0 Senior
12/31/2023
I've always known that I would go to Centennial after graduating from middle school. I have heard a few negative things about it so it worried me but I still went. I think Centennial has helped me learn more about myself and my learning process. The academic challenges I faced due to the rigorous courses I took trained my mind and my process of thinking that i feel that I'm ready to take on the next level, college.
4.0 Freshman
11/3/2022
Centennial Highschool has been an amazing environment so far. The staff are always amazing, and will help you to the best of their ability when needed. Centennial offers so many opportunities for all students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/24/2021
My son is a freshman and all of his teachers are amazing! They are very positive, enthusiastic and understanding. They are always willing to work with my son to get better grades. Overall an amazing school!
2.0 other
12/11/2018
I graduated with the class of 2018 this past May, and I have to say my experience at this school was not great. While some teachers/counselors/staff members were fantastic, many others were rude, short with people, or just generally did not handle a classroom environment effectively. I was in multip...
3.0 parent
3/13/2018
The teachers are wonderful but the leadership is lacking. Walk down the halls of this school and the students are cussing, rude and disrespectful. Discipline is nonexistent.
2.0 other
6/24/2010
The school does not have a good emphasis on academic achevement. There seems to be more focus on sports than pushing kids to achieve more academically. Relative to where my kids started their schooling in New Jersey, Centennial High School did not have a comparable academic programme.

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Centennial High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Champaign, IL and is served by the Champaign Unit 4 School District in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 1,473 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Centennial High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Educ For Employment Sys 330, Central High School, Actions Program, and more. Learn more about what Champaign has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Centennial High School.

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