CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Centennial High is a public high school that is part of the Howard County Public Schools school district, located in Ellicott City, MD with about 1,614 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 96 teachers, Centennial High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 in the suburban community of Ellicott City, Maryland, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Howard County Public School System, the school is consistently recognized for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to fostering student achievement. Centennial offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized programs, and elective pathways designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the global workforce.
Beyond its academic reputation, Centennial High is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, embodied by its mascot, the Eagle. The school provides a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, competitive clubs, and service organizations, which encourage students to pursue their personal interests outside the classroom. With a focus on cultivating critical thinking, character, and leadership, Centennial High School remains a cornerstone of the Ellicott City area, maintaining high performance standards and a supportive environment for its student body.
For more information, contact Centennial High at (410) 313-2856 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ellicott City, MD 21042-6214
(410) 313-2856
http://www.centennialeagles.org/
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Ellicott City, MD with about 1,614 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Howard County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,614
- Teachers:
- 96.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,614 students
- White
- 39.3%
- Asian
- 38.7%
- Black or African American
- 9.5%
- Two or more races
- 6.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.