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
1220
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
96%
Niche Grade
B+
B+
B+
B+
C+
A-
A
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.53
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Reading Proficiency
52%
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Math Proficiency
43%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
88
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Full Time Teachers
88
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Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
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Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
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Number of AP Courses
17
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AP Pass Rate
96.5%
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AP Math Enrollment
Average
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Average
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
29%
State Average
31%
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Math
23%
State Average
44%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
407:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.1%
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Female
47.9%
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Male
52.1%
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Female
47.9%
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White
43.4%
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Economically disadvantaged
43.3%
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Hispanic
39.9%
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Black
5.8%
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Two or more races
5.6%
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Asian
4%
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Limited English proficient
3%
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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
574 Students
Northern Arizona University
548 Students
University of Arizona
370 Students
Grand Canyon University
343 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
212 Students
Glendale Community College - Arizona
201 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
135 Students
University of San Diego
102 Students
Arizona Christian University
78 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
70 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
137 Students
Psychology
105 Students
Nursing
105 Students
Biology
95 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
54 Students
Computer Science
40 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
39 Students
Pre-Law Studies
34 Students
Engineering
32 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
31 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/14/2025
Lived girls wrestling program. lived teachers. they were all amazing and supportive. pretty nice school. good school pride
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.
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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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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Average Household Income
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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,002 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Centennial High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $537,936. 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.