Enrollment
2,067
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270810000334
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 23/100 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
- 23
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+108% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centennial High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centennial High School
Centennial High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Circle Pines, Minnesota, enrolling 2,067 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Minnesota schools and 108% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.5% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,067 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 52 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #50, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 517 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Centennial Public School District spends $12,270 per pupil, 20% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Centennial Public School District also operates Centennial Middle (1,595 students) and Blue Heron Elementary (707 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,270
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centennial Public School District, which includes Centennial High School.
$12,270
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 62.8%
Federal 6.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,595
- Students per teacher
- 36.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,067 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 23/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Centennial High School a good school?
Centennial High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. 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 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.
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