- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Corona, CA
Centennial High
Federal NCES profile for Centennial High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060985009532
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Corona, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985009532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-221 students YoY
Centennial High shrank from 3,037 students in 2022-23 to 2,816 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 121.8 → 115.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-221 students YoY 060985009532 · Corona, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,712 enr · 22.4:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students)
Centennial High shrank from 3,037 students in 2022-23 to 2,816 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 121.8 → 115.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Centennial High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
4,353 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
3,577 students
- This school
Centennial High
2,712 students
- Corona High
Corona High
2,307 students
- Norco High
Norco High
2,032 students
- Dr. Augustine 1,228
Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate
1,228 students
What this shows Centennial High reports 2,712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial High compares
Centennial High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,712 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,712
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,219
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 199 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.9%
White 11.9%
Asian 11.7%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Centennial High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Corona-Norco Unified reports $15,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centennial High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,577
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Corona
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Santiago High
Standard public school
3,577 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Corona High
Standard public school
2,307 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Lee V. Pollard High
Alternative education program
413 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Orange Grove High
Alternative education program
162 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial High
How many students attend Centennial High?
Centennial High has 2,712 students enrolled. It is a high school in Corona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 3,037 (2022-23) → 2,816 (2023-24), down 221.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial High?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial High is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial High?
51.3% of students at Centennial High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial High?
The largest demographic group at Centennial High is Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment, in Corona, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial High?
Centennial High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 High rank among high schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Corona, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Corona on the city page.
What other schools are in Corona-Norco Unified?
Besides Centennial High, Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students), Santiago High (3,577 students), and Corona High (2,307 students). See the Corona-Norco Unified district page for the complete list.