About This School
Centennial High School is located in Bakersfield, CA and is one of 24 high schools in Kern Union High School District. It is a public school that serves 1858 students in grades 9-12.
Centennial High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Centennial High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Centennial High School had an API growth score of 841 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Centennial High School's 2011 base score was 815 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Centennial High School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Centennial High School's students and teachers. more
Centennial High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Centennial High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Centennial High School had an API growth score of 841 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Centennial High School's 2011 base score was 815 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Centennial High School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Centennial High School's students and teachers. more
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$9,427Per Pupil
The Kern Union High spends $9,427 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 54% on instruction, 42% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Kern Union High District
Education.com TestRating
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Hills Christian Academy 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Apostolic Christian Academy 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Vista West Continuation High School 1.5 miles |  |
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| J C Worthy Institute 2.7 miles | n/a | |
| Liberty High School 2.9 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- Kern Union High School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Centennial High School8601 Hageman Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-8601
www.kernhigh.org/cen...
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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8 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1858
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Centennial High School had 26% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
59%
Hispanic
31%
Asian/Pacific Islander
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American Indian/Alaskan Native
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26:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Centennial High School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Centennial High School
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I am a current student at Centennial High School. I would recommend this school to any parent seeking a school for his or her child to attend. The test scores are phenomenal for one thing. For another, our athletic program is outstanding. The head QB on our varsity football team... is going to attend USC on a full football scholarship after his season this year. Mr. Nixon, the head football coach at CHS, has been a great coach to kids like Cody. He has the ability to see the potential in everybody, even if it appears to be hidden. My last point: There is ZERO tolerance for fighting and/or drug and alcohol use, and when I say ZERO tolerance, I mean none whatsoever. We have a police man on our campus daily, and we have plenty of security personnel. I can honestly say I feel safe at school and it's a place I love to be.
Submitted by a Current Student on Sep 17, 2010
School Boundaries
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