- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gresham, OR
Centennial High School
Federal NCES profile for Centennial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410280001020
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Gresham · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Gresham, OR.
School address
District: Centennial Sd 28j · Oregon
NCES ID 410280001020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Centennial High School held near 1,731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.7 → 67.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 410280001020 · Gresham, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,731 enr · 23.7:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial Middle School (876 students)
Centennial High School held near 1,731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.7 → 67.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Centennial High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Centennial High School
1,731 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
876 students
- Butler Creek E 509
Butler Creek Elementary School
509 students
- Oliver Middle 435
Oliver Middle
435 students
- Parklane Eleme 397
Parklane Elementary School
397 students
- Powell Butte E 392
Powell Butte Elementary School
392 students
What this shows Centennial High School reports 1,731 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 23% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,731 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,731
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Oregon - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
57.6%
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
$16,654
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
White 32.9%
Asian 13.8%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Centennial High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Centennial Sd 28j reports $16,654 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 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butler Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oliver Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parklane Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Powell Butte Elementary School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Gresham
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Gresham High School
Standard public school
1,685 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Sam Barlow High School
Standard public school
1,635 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Springwater Trail High School
Standard public school
184 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Center for Advanced Learning
Standard public school
2 students
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 (~1,731 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial High School
How many students attend Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has 1,731 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gresham, OR. CCD year-over-year: 1,756 (2022-23) → 1,731 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School is 23.7:1, which is 35% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial High School?
64.9% of students at Centennial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial High School?
The largest demographic group at Centennial High School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment, in Gresham, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Gresham?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Gresham, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Gresham on the city page.
What other schools are in Centennial Sd 28j?
Besides Centennial High School, Centennial Sd 28j also operates Centennial Middle School (876 students), Butler Creek Elementary School (509 students), and Oliver Middle (435 students). See the Centennial Sd 28j district page for the complete list.