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Centennial High

Compton Unified · Los Angeles County · 2606 North Central Avenue, Compton, CA 90222-1640

(310) 635-2715 · www.compton.k12.ca.us

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3/10
#942
Rank 942 out of 1,227
Top 77%
English Language Arts4/10 · #785 · 36th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1028 · 16th percentile
Science2/10 · #1092 · 16th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Centennial High sits in the heart of Compton, a city with a rich cultural identity and a tight-knit community that takes pride in its resilience and history. The school's English scores show some promise, but families focused on math and science pathways may want to explore additional enrichment opportunities outside the classroom to supplement what's offered here. For families already rooted in the neighborhood, Centennial can be a familiar, community-connected option, though those prioritizing academic acceleration will want to weigh their options carefully within Compton Unified.

Student Demographics

194 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
162 (84%)
African American
32 (16%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners53 (27%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged180 (93%)
Students with Disabilities36 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

908
Enrollment
44.5
Teachers (FTE)
20.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5.5
Administrators (FTE)
23.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

90.9%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.

10
AP Courses
offered
19.8%
AP Participation
of students
184
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Apaches · CIF Southern Section

23
varsity sports
7 boys
9 girls
BandBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Fall Boys SoccerFlag Football (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 Programs6/10 · #993 · 55th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found