Centennial High

centennial.kernhigh.org

2,175 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Centennial High School, located in the Northwest area of Bakersfield, California, is a prominent member of the Kern High School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus offers a robust selection of rigorous coursework, including Advanced Placement (AP) programs, alongside a variety of elective options that allow students to pursue specialized interests in technology, the arts, and career-technical fields.

Beyond the classroom, Centennial High maintains a strong culture of student engagement through an extensive array of extracurricular activities. The school boasts a competitive athletic program, numerous student-led clubs, and active performing arts groups, all of which contribute to a vibrant campus life. With a dedicated faculty and a commitment to fostering school spirit and community involvement, Centennial High focuses on developing well-rounded students who are encouraged to excel in their academic pursuits while contributing positively to the broader Bakersfield community.

2,175

Total Students

86.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centennial High
Demographic	Student Count
White	991
Hispanic	868
Black	59
Asian	151
Two or More	71
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	20

White
991 (45.6 %)
Hispanic
868 (39.9 %)
Asian
151 (6.9 %)
Two or More
71 (3.3 %)
Black
59 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
20 (0.9 %)
American Indian
13 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kern High
Phone:	(661)588-8601
Website:	http://centennial.kernhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	799
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	185

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 527

Grade 10 563

Grade 11 567

Grade 12 518

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Centennial High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	527
Grade 10	563
Grade 11	567
Grade 12	518

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Centennial High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,063	48.9%
Male	1,110	51%
Not Specified	2	0.1%

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