Centennial High vs Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial High
Corona · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,712 students
Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco
Corona · Charter high · Grades 7–12
133 students
| Measure | Centennial High Corona, California | Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco Corona, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #505 of 1,343 | #868 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10092 of 16,910 | #13523 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 2,712 | 133 |
| Enrollment | 2,712 | 133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 51.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 15% |
| city | Corona | Corona |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 29.1).
- •Centennial High does better on math proficiency (40% vs 15%).
- •Centennial High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 34.5%).
- •Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 81.3%).
- •Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 24.4).
- •Centennial High is the larger school with 2,712 students compared with 133.
- •Centennial High is a public school while Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Centennial High better than Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial High ranks higher (43.4 vs 29.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Centennial High and Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Corona and Corona in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial High: 2,712. Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco: 133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial High and Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco rank in California?
Centennial High is 505th of 1,343 and Excelsior Charter School Corona-Norco is 868th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).