Enrollment
1,476
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Champaign, IL
Centennial High School
Federal NCES profile for Centennial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170942000545
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #14 of 17
- public schools in Champaign · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 1,476
- students enrolled
Centennial High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial High School ranks #14 of 17 public schools in Champaign, IL.
School address
District: Champaign Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 170942000545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centennial High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centennial High School
Centennial High School is a large high school in Champaign, Illinois, enrolling 1,476 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,476 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 29 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Champaign's high schools, it stands alongside Central High School (1,666 students): Centennial High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 14.8:1).
Champaign Cusd 4 also operates Central High School (1,666 students) and Jefferson Middle School (711 students) alongside Centennial High School.
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 High School compares
Centennial High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,476 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,476
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Illinois - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$17,883
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,476 Top 4% in Illinois - larger than 96% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 104.0
Students per teacher 13.9:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170942000545
Student demographics
African American 44.1%
White 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Centennial High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 16
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 295:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 51.8%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 159
Expulsions 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Champaign Cusd 4, which includes Centennial High School.
$17,883
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 26.0%
Federal 10.7%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| International Prep Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Champaign
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Centennial High School
How many students attend Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has 1,476 students enrolled. It is a high school in Champaign, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial High School?
The largest demographic group at Centennial High School is African American at 44.1% of enrollment, in Champaign, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 High School rank among public schools in Champaign?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial High School ranks #14 of 17 public schools in Champaign, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Champaign on the city page.
Is Centennial High School a good school?
Centennial High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. 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 Champaign Cusd 4?
Besides Centennial High School, Champaign Cusd 4 also operates Central High School (1,666 students), Jefferson Middle School (711 students), and International Prep Academy (681 students). See the Champaign Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.