- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Frisco, TX
Centennial H S
Federal NCES profile for Centennial H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482001009160
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 12
- high schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial H S ranks #3 of 12 high schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Centennial H S held near 2,035 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 140.5 → 131.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 482001009160 · Frisco, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,018 enr · 14.4:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Centennial H S held near 2,035 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 140.5 → 131.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Centennial H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakeland H S
Wakeland H S
2,230 students
- Reedy H S
Reedy H S
2,201 students
- Lebanon Trail
Lebanon Trail H S
2,173 students
- This school
Centennial H S
2,018 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S
2,004 students
- Heritage H S
Heritage H S
1,996 students
What this shows Centennial H S reports 2,018 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial H S compares
Centennial H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 85% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,018 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,018
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,217
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 53.5%
White 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Centennial H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centennial H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,018 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial H S
How many students attend Centennial H S?
Centennial H S has 2,018 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,082 (2022-23) → 2,035 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial H S is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial H S?
9.2% of students at Centennial H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial H S?
The largest demographic group at Centennial H S is Asian at 53.5% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial H S?
Centennial H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centennial H S rank among high schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial H S ranks #3 of 12 high schools in Frisco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Frisco on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Centennial H S, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.