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Centennial Public School District

Centennial High School

#46 in Best Public High Schools in Minnesota
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Circle Pines, MN
  • 252 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      B-
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      C-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C-
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    Centennial High School is a highly rated, public school located in Circle Pines, MN. It has 2,012 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. According to state test scores, 65% of students are at least proficient in math and 73% in reading.
    Address
    4757 N Rd
    Circle Pines, MN 55014
    Telephone
    (763) 792-5000
    Website
    isd12.org/schools/high-school/centennial-high-school
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    Centennial High School Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    73%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    65%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1310
    21 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    293 responses
    AP Enrollment
    31%
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    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $50,746
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $762
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $163,200
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    79%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.24 responses
    Poll
    63%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.24 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 66 responses
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    • Spirit Week!
      33%
    • The homecoming game
      18%
    • Winter week
      12%
    • Homecoming dance
      12%
    • Winter pepfest
      6%
    • The homecoming pepfest
      5%
    • School wide bonfire
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,012
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    15%
    93%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.30 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.30 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.30 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    22:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $70,322
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    11%
    61%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.36 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.36 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.36 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $13,111/ year
    National
    $12,239
    76%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.37 responses
    41%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.37 responses
    59%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.37 responses
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    Centennial High School Reviews

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    Being at Centennial felt like it was the perfect step forward towards my education. Not only do I feel prepared for college, but I feel prepared for my next chapter. With many AP classes I can take, as well as honors classes, college won’t be a shock once I actually start taking college courses. Besides classes, the administrators and staff at Centennial are amazing. They listen to problems within the school, and execute plans efficiently. The teachers there are into their classes, and especially want to help students succeed. Overall Centennial High School has been a place that I’ve enjoyed going to not only for the classes provided, but also the staff and environment.
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    Centennial High School provided me with an idea of the rigor of college courses. There is a wide variety of courses at CHS. Students can learn to cook, to draw, to carve wood, and to create robots. At CHS, there are also great services for disabled students. I am deaf, and CHS offered me many great resources that allowed me to excel in school. My first biology class, AP Biology, introduced me to the topic and I realized that I love learning about biology. I am now hoping to major in molecular biology or biochemistry. Another great part about CHS is that I can take several AP classes. These classes are great because they challenge me more and I can earn college credit.
    I really like this school! It has a lot of quality teachers and courses! However, the Art Department is sorely lacking and the plumbing needs to be replaced—especially in the East Building.