Centennial High School

Centennial High School is a well-known public high school in Gresham, Oregon, that has about 1,600 students in grades 9–12. The only high school in the Centennial School District 28J is known as one of the best because it focuses on getting students ready for careers and making sure everyone feels welcome. There are about 23 students for every teacher at the school, and it offers Advanced Placement® classes. About 17% of students are in AP® classes. The school has a wide range of students. Minorities make up 67% of them, and 61% of them come from families with low incomes. Centennial High School says that just 10% of its students are good at math and 31% are good at reading. The school gets about $18,299 per student in funding, which makes it a good place to learn and gives students a lot of technical and academic choices. Its strong points are its dedicated teachers and its promise to give students a well-rounded education that will help them reach a wide range of college and career goals.

Centennial High School recently improved its career-readiness program by adding more medical simulation equipment to the Health Sciences pathway, which lets students practice what they learn. The school also honored the success of its Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter, which won several top spots at the most recent regional leadership conference. The campus has also benefited from improvements to its facilities, such as new lighting and technology in the performing arts center to help with student productions.

Q1. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q2. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Centennial High School lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q3. What kinds of programs for careers are there?

Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.

Q4. Does Centennial High School support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Q5. How does Centennial High School keep things positive?

Ans. A safe and productive learning environment is built on respect, accountability, and inclusion.