CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL

Centennial High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Champaign CUSD 4 school district, located in Champaign, IL with about 1,404 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 105 teachers, Centennial High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Centennial High School, located at 913 Crescent Drive in Champaign, Illinois, serves as one of the two comprehensive public high schools within Champaign Unit School District 4. It is a large, diverse secondary institution that caters to a broad student population, offering a rigorous academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and a wide array of career and technical education programs. The school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, military service, or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Centennial High School boasts a robust extracurricular culture, encouraging student engagement through an extensive range of IHSA-sanctioned sports, competitive academic teams, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school’s athletic teams—the Chargers—are a focal point of school spirit and community involvement. With its focus on developing the "whole student," Centennial emphasizes not only academic achievement but also social-emotional growth, character development, and civic responsibility, aiming to produce well-rounded graduates ready to navigate a global society.

For more information, contact Centennial High School at (217) 351-3954 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.