Centennial High School

Centennial High School serves 1,473 students in grades 9-12 in Champaign, Illinois, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1 supported by 106 full-time equivalent teachers. The school ranks in the 51st percentile among Illinois high schools, placing #1865 out of 3,819 schools statewide, with room for academic growth as evidenced by 27% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading. Located on Crescent Drive, Centennial operates as a regular public high school in a community where 45% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The surrounding neighborhood reflects a stable middle-class environment, with a median household income of $63,889 and median home values around $165,800. The area maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 13.4%, indicating economic stability that can support educational endeavors. With its substantial enrollment, Centennial offers the advantages of a larger high school environment while maintaining a reasonable class size ratio that allows for meaningful teacher-student interactions.

The school focuses on student development across all grade levels as it works to strengthen academic outcomes. Centennial High School sits within the small city setting of Champaign, providing students with both suburban comfort and access to the educational and cultural opportunities that come with a university community.