- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Vegas, NV
Centennial Hs
Federal NCES profile for Centennial Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000493
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial Hs earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada.
- #40 of 43
- high schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.7:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Centennial Hs has class sizes larger than 88% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Hs ranks #40 of 43 high schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+123 students YoY
Centennial Hs held near 2,988 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+123 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 111.0 → 105.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+123 students YoY 320006000493 · Las Vegas, NV High · LARGE · TRAD
2,961 enr · 26.7:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Centennial Hs held near 2,988 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+123 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 111.0 → 105.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Centennial Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adult Educatio
Adult Education Programs
4,559 students
- Nv Learning Ac
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
3,352 students
- Desert Oasis H
Desert Oasis Hs
3,300 students
- Sierra Vista H
Sierra Vista Hs
3,255 students
- Liberty Hs
Liberty Hs
3,203 students
- This school
Centennial Hs
2,961 students
What this shows Centennial Hs reports 2,961 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centennial Hs compares
Centennial Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 29% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,961 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,961
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in Nevada - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
245
in-school suspensions + 243 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
White 31.5%
African American 18.4%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Centennial Hs is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Clark County School District reports $11,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centennial Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Education Programs | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Nv Learning Academy J-Shs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,352
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 3,255
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 3,203
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Las Vegas
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Adult Education Programs
Alternative education program
4,559 students
Desert Oasis Hs
Standard public school
3,300 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Hs
Standard public school
3,255 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Arbor View Hs
Standard public school
3,069 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Desert Pines Hs
Standard public school
3,011 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Palo Verde Hs
Standard public school
2,938 students 24.5:1 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 (~2,961 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Centennial Hs
How many students attend Centennial Hs?
Centennial Hs has 2,961 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 2,865 (2022-23) → 2,988 (2023-24), nearly flat (+123).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Hs is 26.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centennial Hs?
98.8% of students at Centennial Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial Hs?
The largest demographic group at Centennial Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 34.1% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial Hs?
Centennial Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centennial Hs rank among high schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial Hs ranks #40 of 43 high schools in Las Vegas, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Centennial Hs, Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students), Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students), and Desert Oasis Hs (3,300 students). See the Clark County School District district page for the complete list.