Public School
Centennial High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Ellicott City, MD
- 329 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA
- TeachersA
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesB
- Health & SafetyA
- AdministrationB
- SportsB+
- FoodC
- Resources & FacilitiesC+
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- Cost of LivingC+
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingB+
Median Household Income
$126,668
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,605
National
$949Median Home Value
$527,700
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 92%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.37 responses
Poll
- 62%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.37 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,590
Free or Reduced Lunch
7%
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.38 responses
- 89%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.38 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.38 responses
Teachers
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.48 responses
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.48 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.48 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$17,691/ year
National
$12,239- 95%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.58 responses
- 53%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.58 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.58 responses
Centennial High School Reviews
329 reviews
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Overall, my high school experience has been very good! This has been mostly because of the amazing teachers at Centennial. They exceed the expectation set on them by relating to their students rather than just teaching them. I have not met a student who has not felt connected to at least one of their teachers. Through sharing stories of their personal lives or sharing their troubles both now and in the past, the teachers at Centennial are able to capture their students attention and make them feel supported and educated. As well as being amazing educators, the teachers at Centennial are always there when I need someone to talk to. I feel comfortable sharing with them, and they always give me advice. When something is going wrong in my life, I know there is always a teacher there with time to listen. Along with the fantastic teachers, Centennial has many after school activities to offer that make me excited to go to school in the morning. Overall, I give Centennial a thumbs up!
Centennial High School offers an immense amount of courses, for any student's interests, learning ability, and selection of rigor. The staff is extremely kind and helpful and always has a big smile on their faces, ready to make each student's day better! Although the intense academics can become a lot, it is a wonderful school and a very close-knit and spirited community!
Centennial High School fostered an environment of high achievement, but also one of academic dishonesty and disregard for mental health. I truly did benefit from some friendships and classes at this school, but it needs a lot of work in terms of prioritizing mental health and taking care of students rather than telling them to define themselves by numbers. Additionally, while Centennial prides itself on being a 'diverse' school, there is clear segregation between friend groups and covert racism/sexism definitely can be found. To go into specifics for certain categories, there are many clubs at Centennial which is a very positive thing. Additionally, the sports culture isn't awful besides the lack of a real football team. The building itself is super old and not meant to hold as many students as it does. To return to academics, this is a very high achieving school, especially in STEM, and seems to do a good job of preparing students for college.