Opened in 1990, Centennial High School is located in Peoria, AZ and is a part of the Peoria Unified School District. Serving students in 9th through 12th grades, Centennial High School has an enrolled population of about 2,000 students.
“Honor, Integrity, Excellence” is the school’s tagline. Its mascot is the Coyote and “Coyote Pride” is its core value.
According to U.S. News, Centennial High School is ranked #96 among Arizona schools and has a 97% graduation rate. The school tests above the state average for both math and reading. Centennial High School also gives students the chance to take part in Advance Placement coursework and exams.
According to parent testimonials and reviews, Centennial High School creates an environment in which students can succeed and ask for help if they need it. The staff also aims to keep students safe and do what they can in order for students to be prepared for their next steps after high school.
In addition to a strong academic environment, this school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities such as sports and an abundance of clubs including French Club, Art Club and Math Society. Unique options include an Anime club and Hip Hop Club.
Social-emotional learning is a top priority, along with academics, and the school staff is trained to deliver these important skills.
Centennial High School
Public High School
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Grade 7-12
14388 N 79th Ave,
Peoria, AZ
Peoria Unified School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
96%
Niche Grade
A-
B+
A-
B+
C+
A-
A-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
620
Verbal
610
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
96.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
23%
State Average
44%
Science
29%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
407:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
45.8%
Hispanic
38.1%
Black
5.9%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.4%
Native American
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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.
Arizona State University
552 Students
Northern Arizona University
528 Students
University of Arizona
351 Students
Grand Canyon University
326 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
207 Students
Glendale Community College - Arizona
185 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
127 Students
University of San Diego
97 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
69 Students
Arizona Christian University
65 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
121 Students
Nursing
102 Students
Psychology
101 Students
Biology
93 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
56 Students
Computer Science
39 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
37 Students
Engineering
33 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
30 Students
Pre-Law Studies
30 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/20/2025
I loved going to this school when I was in high school. There was so much help when It came to getting college ready. As well as there was so much room for growth. The amount of electives was many to where I was able to experience many different careers.
1/25/2025
My experience at Centennial high school was great. I was involved in their sports and HOSA club. I had taken a bunch of dual enrollment classes to help me prepare for college. As well as AP classes which gave me a feel for what college courses would feel like. The community and staff are very welcoming and supportive. Overall, amazing school I made the right choice attending.
1/21/2025
The best parts of centennial is the students, they bring life to the school and everyone is accepting and kind at centennial. The teacher's are pretty good too always wanting what's best for you however the science department for higher achieving science classes could use some work. I overall enjoyed my time here and have made many great connections here.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/2/2024
Class Of 2024 here - I loved this school as if it were my second home. I was fearful of starting high school due to my negative experiences as an elementary student, but high school was absolutely nothing like elementary. Centennial gave me every opportunity to better myself as a writer and I am for...
1/12/2017
My children attended 1990 - 2005 consecutively. My grandchildren 2011 -2021 consecutively. As of 2017 my opinion is, it's a great school as long as you never need a counselor. In my 21 year experience with this school, your child is NOT a priority. Many good teachers and staff, but I have never hear...
8/20/2016
We have kids in two different schools. Both same grade. Two go to Centennial. The quality of school work is grades behind at Centennial. This school is so sports driven and only sports driven. It does not offer the same opportunities that other schools do for academics and dual enrollment. My childr...
1/30/2015
This school is a fantastic example of great leadership, strong direction, academic excellence, sports and arts and student engagement. Everyone involved understands the meaning of Honor the Code. On and off the field, in the classroom, the hallways and the common areas. We are proud to send our kids...
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Centennial High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Peoria, AZ and is served by the Peoria Unified School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 2,002 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Centennial High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $541,215. Discover additional schools in the area, like Peoria Flex Academy, Cactus High School, Ironwood High School, and more. Learn more about what Peoria has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Centennial High School.