Centennial High
Bakersfield, CA · Kern High · Grades 9-12
368th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 76%▼ Declining
Centennial High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Centennial High 368th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 76% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 85th in 2015 to 76th in 2025 — declining.
Centennial High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 484 students tested
Centennial High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,237 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.2% | 44.0% | ▼ 16.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 29.6% | 41.9% | ▲ 12.3 pts | |
| Asian | 4.3% | 6.5% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.4% | 2.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 2.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Centennial High
Typical home value $459K in zip 93312 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Centennial High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Vista West Continuation HighKern High · 1.4 mi away1,374th of 1,528
ELA 12% · Math 4% - 8Frontier HighKern High · 2.9 mi away393rd of 1,528
ELA 69% · Math 33% - 8Liberty HighKern High · 3 mi away403rd of 1,528
ELA 63% · Math 38% - 1Kern Workforce 2000 AcademyKern High · 4.3 mi away · charter1,453rd of 1,528
ELA 9% · Math 0% - 5West HighKern High · 4.4 mi away869th of 1,528
ELA 54% · Math 13% - 4North HighKern High · 4.5 mi away935th of 1,528
ELA 53% · Math 9% - 1Tierra Del Sol Continuation HighKern High · 4.7 mi away1,490th of 1,528
ELA 3% · Math 2% - 4Bakersfield HighKern High · 4.8 mi away986th of 1,528
ELA 42% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Centennial High in?
Centennial High is part of the Kern High district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Centennial High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Centennial High 368th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 76% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Centennial High?
White 44%, Hispanic 42%, Asian 7%, Black 3% (2,237 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Centennial High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93312 is $459K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.