- Enrollment
- 1,595
- Students per teacher
- 36.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Circle Pines, MN
Centennial High School
Federal NCES profile for Centennial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270810000334
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Circle Pines · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Circle Pines, MN.
School address
District: Centennial Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270810000334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Centennial High School held near 1,997 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.4 → 86.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 270810000334 · Circle Pines, MN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,067 enr · 32.8:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial Middle (1,595 students)
Centennial High School held near 1,997 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.4 → 86.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Centennial High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Centennial High School
2,067 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle
1,595 students
- Blue Heron Ele 707
Blue Heron Elementary
707 students
- Rice Lake Elem 687
Rice Lake Elementary
687 students
- Centerville El 607
Centerville Elementary
607 students
- Centennial Ele 502
Centennial Elementary
502 students
What this shows Centennial High School reports 2,067 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial High School compares
Centennial High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.8:1 | ▲ 108% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 59% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,067 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,067
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
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
32.8:1
students per teacher
- 108% above state mean
Top 96% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$12,766
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
African American 8.3%
Asian 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Centennial High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Centennial Public School District reports $12,766 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centennial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Heron Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rice Lake Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centerville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- 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 (~2,067 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial High School
How many students attend Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has 2,067 students enrolled. It is a high school in Circle Pines, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,982 (2022-23) → 1,997 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School is 32.8:1, which is 108% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 109% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial High School?
17.5% of students at Centennial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial High School?
The largest demographic group at Centennial High School is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Circle Pines, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower 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 School rank among high schools in Circle Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Circle Pines, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Circle Pines on the city page.
What other schools are in Centennial Public School District?
Besides Centennial High School, Centennial Public School District also operates Centennial Middle (1,595 students), Blue Heron Elementary (707 students), and Rice Lake Elementary (687 students). See the Centennial Public School District district page for the complete list.