School Overview
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.
1,392
Total Students
83.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centennial High
Demographic Student Count
White513
Hispanic97
Black158
Asian556
Two or More61
American Indian1
Pacific Islander2
  • Asian
    556 (40.1 %)
  • White
    513 (37.0 %)
  • Black
    158 (11.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    97 (7.0 %)
  • Two or More
    61 (4.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: No
District: Howard County Public Schools
Phone: (410)313-2856
Website: http://www.centennialeagles.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 83.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 220
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35
Grades Taught
Grade 9 384
Grade 10 322
Grade 11 328
Grade 12 358

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Centennial High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9384
Grade 10322
Grade 11328
Grade 12358
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Centennial High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female66747.9%
Male72151.8%
Not Specified40.3%
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