Enrollment
2,018
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482001009160
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 57/100 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
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
140.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centennial H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centennial H S
Centennial H S is a lower-poverty, large high school in Frisco, Texas, enrolling 2,018 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.2% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,018 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 96 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by Asian (54%) and White (27%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 30 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Frisco Isd spends $9,891 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students) and Reedy H S (2,201 students) alongside Centennial H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Centennial H S compares
Centennial H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,891
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frisco Isd, which includes Centennial H S.
$9,891
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.4%
State 16.3%
Federal 8.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,018 students)
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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.
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 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Centennial H S a good school?
Centennial H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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