Centennial High School in Circle Pines, MN

At a glance

Reported students

2,067

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

92.66

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

22.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Minnesota high enrollment

98th percentile

Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

109

Centennial High School: 2,067 reported students.

State peer staffing position

91st percentile

22.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. 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: 1,961
Teachers (FTE): 107.6
Student–teacher ratio: 18.2:1

What the reported data says about Centennial High School

Centennial High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Circle Pines. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Centennial Public School District. NCES reports 2,067 students for 2024–25.

Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.3:1, above the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 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 White (71.1%) and Black (8.3%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 12 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

1How do the reported 22.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 92.66 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.6%
Students with disabilities: 15.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 22.5%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White71.1%
Hispanic6.8%
Black8.3%
Asian7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial5.7%

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

12 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

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.

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

Centennial Area Learning Center

High · Grades 07–12

79 reported students

Journey

High · Grades 12–12

24 reported students

Pines School - ACS

High · Grades 08–12

22 reported students

Pines School - RJC

High · Grades 08–12

21 reported students

Pines School - NSP

High · Grades 07–12

20 reported students

Pines School Day Program

High · Grades 06–12

9 reported students

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Public schools near Centennial High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Project Search High · Centennial Public School District	12–12	8	under 0.1 mi
Centennial Area Learning Center High · Centennial Public School District	07–12	79	0.1 mi
Journey High · Centennial Public School District	12–12	24	0.1 mi
MN Correctional Facility-Lino Lakes High · Minnesota Department of Corrections	09–12	7	2.1 mi
Pines School - ACS High · Centennial Public School District	08–12	22	2.1 mi
Pines School Day Program High · Centennial Public School District	06–12	9	2.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Centennial High School

What grades does Centennial High School serve?

Centennial High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Centennial Public School District.

How many students attend Centennial High School?

Centennial High School reported 2,067 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,961 students.

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

The calculated ratio is 22.3:1, based on 2,067 students and 92.66 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Centennial High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Centennial High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Centennial Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Centennial High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

22.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Centennial High School in?

Centennial High School is part of Centennial Public School District, based in Circle Pines, MN, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Centennial High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Project Search (under 0.1 mi), Centennial Area Learning Center (0.1 mi), Journey (0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.