CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL

www.isd12.org/schools/centennial-high-school

1,982 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Centennial High School, located in Circle Pines, Minnesota, serves as the primary high school for Independent School District 12. It is a comprehensive public institution that places a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success through a wide variety of academic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, College in the Schools (CIS) options, and various career and technical education pathways designed to meet the diverse interests and goals of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Centennial High School fosters a vibrant school culture that encourages student involvement in a broad spectrum of activities, including competitive athletics, fine and performing arts, leadership organizations, and specialized clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that prioritizes student well-being and community engagement. By bridging rigorous academics with a focus on personal development and community values, Centennial aims to graduate well-rounded individuals equipped to navigate the challenges of the modern world.

1,982

Total Students

63.4

Full-Time Teachers

31.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,471
Hispanic	124
Black	152
Asian	117
Two or More	111
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,471 (74.2 %)
Black
152 (7.7 %)
Hispanic
124 (6.3 %)
Asian
117 (5.9 %)
Two or More
111 (5.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)792-5000
Website:	http://www.isd12.org/schools/centennial-high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,982
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	31.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 9 535

Grade 10 524

Grade 11 483

Grade 12 440