Centennial High School

Centennial High School serves the working-class neighborhoods on the eastern edge of the Portland metro area, where Gresham has a grounded, unpretentious feel that's a noticeable contrast to the trendier parts of the city. The school draws a diverse student body reflecting the community around it, and while test scores land in the lower-middle range statewide, families who value a school with strong cultural diversity and a close-knit feel may find it a good fit. For families settling into east Gresham for its more affordable housing and proximity to the Columbia River Gorge, Centennial is a neighborhood school in the truest sense — rooted in the community it serves.