Overview
Centennial High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 2,212 students. It is part of the Kern High district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictKern High
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93312
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061954002041
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,212
White0.9%
Hispanic / Latino35.3%
Black / African American7.3%
Asian2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Two or More Races2.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %45%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)