- Enrollment
- 3,069
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bakersfield, CA
Centennial High
Federal NCES profile for Centennial High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061954002041
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #9 of 20
- high schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial High has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial High ranks #9 of 20 high schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Kern High · California
NCES ID 061954002041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Centennial High held near 2,237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 86.0 → 88.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+62 students YoY 061954002041 · Bakersfield, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,212 enr · 25.7:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bakersfield High (3,069 students)
Centennial High held near 2,237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount). Teacher FTE added 86.0 → 88.1 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
- Bakersfield Hi
Bakersfield High
3,069 students
- Arvin High
Arvin High
2,653 students
- Ridgeview High
Ridgeview High
2,575 students
- Highland High
Highland High
2,530 students
- Stockdale High
Stockdale High
2,398 students
- This school
Centennial High
2,212 students
What this shows Centennial High reports 2,212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial High compares
Centennial High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,212 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,212
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$17,392
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
White 36.2%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 5.4%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Centennial High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kern High reports $17,392 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arvin High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stockdale High | Similar size | Similar 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
- 2,653
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,575
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,530
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Bakersfield High
Standard public school
3,069 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview High
Standard public school
2,575 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Highland High
Standard public school
2,530 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Stockdale High
Standard public school
2,398 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Liberty High
Standard public school
2,369 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
East Bakersfield High
Standard public school
2,331 students 23.8:1 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 (~2,212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial High
How many students attend Centennial High?
Centennial High has 2,212 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,175 (2022-23) → 2,237 (2023-24), nearly flat (+62).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial High?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial High is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial High?
31.6% 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 45.6% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial High?
Centennial High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial High ranks #9 of 20 high schools in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Kern High?
Besides Centennial High, Kern High also operates Bakersfield High (3,069 students), Arvin High (2,653 students), and Ridgeview High (2,575 students). See the Kern High district page for the complete list.