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Centennial High

Kern High · Kern County · 8601 Hageman Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312-3957

(661) 588-8601 · centennial.kernhigh.org

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7/10
#378
Rank 378 out of 1,227
Top 31%
English Language Arts7/10 · #404 · 67th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #363 · 71st percentile
Science7/10 · #463 · 64th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Centennial High sits in the northwest part of Bakersfield, one of the faster-growing corners of the city where newer subdivisions and family-friendly neighborhoods have taken root over the past couple of decades. The school holds its own academically in a competitive district, with math scores that stand out as a particular strength — a good sign for students eyeing STEM pathways. Families who want a solid suburban high school experience with genuine community roots, without the pressure of the most cutthroat school environments, tend to find Centennial a comfortable and rewarding fit.

Student Demographics

475 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
226 (48%)
White
200 (42%)
Asian
13 (3%)
Filipino
13 (3%)
African American
12 (3%)
Other
11 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners38 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged216 (45%)
Students with Disabilities57 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,212
Enrollment
88.1
Teachers (FTE)
25.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
16.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

91%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

12
AP Courses
offered
12.6%
AP Participation
of students
273
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Golden Hawks · CIF Central Section

22
varsity sports
9 boys
10 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Golf (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #1369 · 38th percentile

58 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.