Centennial High School

Centennial High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8601 Hageman Rd,  Bakersfield, CA
Kern High School District
3.9
3.3
2,269 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Steve Wedel
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
620
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
61.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
12.1%
State Average
17.9%
Science
9.2%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
406:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
48.9%
White
45.6%
Hispanic
39.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.9%
Two or more races
3.3%
Black
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Bakersfield College 289 Students
California State University - Bakersfield 261 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 246 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 228 Students
University of California - Irvine 211 Students
University of California - San Diego 194 Students
San Diego State University 189 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 181 Students
University of California - Davis 178 Students
University of California - Berkeley 163 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 125 Students
Biology 119 Students
Business 102 Students
Nursing 85 Students
Computer Science 57 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Political Science and Government 39 Students
Mechanical Engineering 39 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 38 Students
Architecture 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 319 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/13/2024
The best part about this school is the Science and Mathmatices departments. The teachers show real passion and display of their complex and impressive backgrounds. Students are taught extensive and well put together lesson plans. If I had one complaint however, it would be the amount of construction. I would like there to better planning and less of a nuiscense to students everyday school life.
4.0 Junior
5/14/2024
It is a pretty good school. However, some sports (like water polo) are pretty underfunded. There are a lot of clubs available, and the campus is pretty safe. The staff generally cares about the students, and the teachers that I have had were all capable and good at teaching. However, some of the security guards will cuss out students.
5.0 Senior
4/23/2024
I've gone to Centennial since I was a freshman in high school and overall I can say it's been a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The school has a lot of spirit as well as a community surrounding it that provides support and entertainment for students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/14/2021
This high school is one of the best in Kern County. My son has had great teachers every year and their sport programs are great.
2.0 parent
1/19/2018
I would rate the experience as very poor. The disrespect Administration has towards parents is very bad. It also seems that most staff do not really care about the students. There is too many examples to list them all but they all add up. My son was called "Mike" instead of his name Kevin for two ye...
1.0 other
4/14/2016
This school has bullies for principal and Assistant Dean. My nephew is an 18 year old Autistic senior attending this school. He moved in with me because he was being mentally and physically abused at home. about 1 and a half years ago, the school was made aware, but his mother put on great show, so...
4.0 parent
3/30/2016
This school is fantastic. My son relocated from another sate, and he loves it. Teachers and counselors are great they really care about the students. Sports however are very political. If you aren't related to the coaches or aren't from the area your child gets cut from the team regardless how talen...

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