Centennial High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bakersfield, California 93312 · Kern High
#331 of 1,343 high schools in California
#7414 of 16,910 nationally
About Centennial High
Centennial High is a public high located in Bakersfield, in the Kern High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,212 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 331st of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,212.
There are 142 schools in Bakersfield; Centennial High ranks 22nd of 139 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)39%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)25.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Centennial High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 25.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Centennial High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Discovery Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
706 students · 1.0 km away
Endeavour Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
724 students · 1.1 km away
William B. Bimat Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
552 students · 1.3 km away
Olive Drive Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
797 students · 1.9 km away
Almondale Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
631 students · 2.2 km away
Fruitvale Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
693 students · 2.4 km away
Freedom Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
712 students · 3.0 km away
Norris Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
992 students · 3.0 km away
Rosedale-North Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
537 students · 3.0 km away
San Lauren Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
417 students · 3.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Centennial High a good school?
Centennial High has a Success Index (US) of 53.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #331 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Centennial High rank in California?
Centennial High ranks #331 of 1,343 high schools in California and #7414 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Centennial High?
Centennial High had 2,212 students in 2025.
Is Centennial High a elementary school or a high school?
Centennial High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Centennial High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Centennial High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.