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Centennial High School

14388 N 79TH AVE, PEORIA, AZ, 85381

About Centennial High School

Centennial High School is a public high school in Peoria, Arizona. It is part of the Peoria Unified School District. The school has about 1,800 to 2,000 students in grades 9–12 and a student–teacher ratio of about 18:1. It offers a full secondary education program. Centennial High School has a wide range of classes that prepare students for college and careers. These include Advanced Placement (AP) classes, honors classes, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, fine arts, and sports. The school focuses on getting students ready for school, helping them develop their skills, and getting them involved. Students can join clubs, leadership programs, and competitive sports. The students come from a wide range of backgrounds, just like the people who live in Peoria. About 43% of students are good at math and about 51% are good at reading (ELA). Centennial High School is a public school, so it gets money from the state and local governments. Students often take college-readiness tests like the SAT and ACT.

Centennial High School Contact Information

Address

14388 N 79TH AVE, PEORIA, AZ, 85381

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Phone

(623) 412-4400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 43%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 43% in Math and 51% in Reading.
86
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2002
Total Students
$60178
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 127 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Centennial High School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 44.76%
Asian 3.85%
Hispanic 37.76%
Black 6.99%
Two+ Races 5.14%
Native Am. 1.15%
White
44.76%
Asian
3.85%
Hispanic
37.76%
Black
6.99%
Two+ Races
5.14%
Native Am.
1.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2002
47.8%
957 Female
52.2%
1045 Male

Student Population

2002 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

400 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The recent news is Centennial High School students participated in a holiday community service project in last months. Members of the KinderBoost class created handmade placemats and Christmas cards for local Meals-on-Wheels recipients. The activity was organized to support community outreach while encouraging student participation in service learning.

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FAQ

Q1. Is Centennial High School in the Peoria Unified School District?

Ans. Yes, the Peoria Unified School District runs the school.

Q2. What grades does Centennial High School teach?

Ans. Centennial High School is for students in grades 9 through 12.

Q3. Are there Advanced Placement (AP) classes at Centennial High School?

Ans. Yes, the school offers a number of AP and honors classes.

Q4. Do students at Centennial High School take the SAT or ACT?

Ans. Yes, most students take the SAT or ACT college readiness tests.

Q5. Are there sports and other activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join sports teams, clubs, the fine arts, and student organizations.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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