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#1512 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 40% in state

Centennial High School

High School · Champaign Cusd 4 · Champaign, IL

A Champaign Cusd 4 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

913 Crescent Dr, Champaign, IL 61821

  • Math 26% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation18.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$21,009
Chronic Absenteeism41.9%

Students at Centennial High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency26%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
16%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
27%
2022
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Centennial High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 71Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,789/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Champaign), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,284

Median home value

$174,800

Median rent

$1,001/mo

College educated

49.5%

Homeownership

61.9%

Poverty rate

14%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
18.8% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.89–121.7 mi1,642Compare →
Academy HighPrivate · tuition7.2private9–122.3 mi59Compare →
University of Illinois High SchEnrollment path unverified6.27–123.1 mi314Compare →
The High School of Saint Thomas MorePrivate · tuition7.6private9–123.9 mi211Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Champaign Cusd 4

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#9 of 18
District spending per student
$21,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Centennial High School is listed in Champaign CUSD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Centennial High School

Centennial High School is a public high school in Champaign, IL, part of Champaign Cusd 4, serving approximately 1,473 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,512 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Centennial High School

What grades does Centennial High School serve?

Centennial High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Centennial High School?

Centennial High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,473 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Centennial High School rank in IL?

Centennial High School ranks #1,512 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Centennial High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Centennial High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Centennial High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Centennial High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Centennial High School a charter school?

No, Centennial High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Centennial High School a Title I school?

No, Centennial High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centennial High School?

47.1% of students at Centennial High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,473
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
106
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Champaign County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.9%
Area population (ZIP 61821)
28,838
Area average commute
16.2 min
Area median age
36
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61821; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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