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Centennial High School

Grades 09–12 · Champaign, IL · NCES 170942000545

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913 Crescent Dr · Champaign, IL 61821

At a glance

Reported students

1,476

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

109.4

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois high enrollment

85th percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

436.5

Centennial High School: 1,476 reported students.

State peer staffing position

60th percentile

13.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
1,389
Teachers (FTE)
103
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1

What the reported data says about Centennial High School

Centennial High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Champaign. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Champaign CUSD 4. NCES reports 1,476 students for 2024–25.

Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, close to the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (44.1%) and White (26.3%). English learners represent 6.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Centennial High School

  1. 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 109.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
6.6%
Students with disabilities
13.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch
51.4%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
5
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White26.3%
  • Hispanic12.9%
  • Black44.1%
  • Asian7.7%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial8.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

16 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Champaign CUSD 4

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Central High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,666 reported students

Novak Academy

High · Grades 09–12

0 reported students

Young Adult Program

High · Grades 12–12

Enrollment not reported

Jefferson Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

711 reported students

International Prep Academy

Elementary · Grades KG–08

681 reported students

Franklin Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

665 reported students

View all 21 district schools →