Centennial High
Compton, CA · Compton Unified · Grades 9-12
957th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 37%▲ Improving
Centennial High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Centennial High 957th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 37% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2015 to 37th in 2025 — improving.
Centennial High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 205 students tested
Centennial High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 968 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63.1% | 79.0% | ▲ 15.9 pts | |
| Black | 35.7% | 19.4% | ▼ 16.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Centennial High
Typical home value $621K in zip 90222 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
- 7Animo Watts College Preparatory AcademyLos Angeles Unified · 0.7 mi away · charter585th of 1,528
ELA 64% · Math 22% - 9King/Drew Medical Magnet HighLos Angeles Unified · 0.7 mi away288th of 1,528
ELA 75% · Math 39% - –Compton Academy of Technology and Innovation HighCompton Unified · 0.8 mi away
- 10Dr George J McKenna III Middle College HighLos Angeles Unified · 1.1 mi away34th of 1,528
ELA 90% · Math 70% - –Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition CenterLos Angeles Unified · 1.1 mi away
- –University Pathways Medical Magnet AcademyLos Angeles Unified · 1.5 mi away
- 3Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory AcademyLos Angeles Unified · 1.6 mi away · charter1,213th of 1,528
ELA 28% · Math 10% - –Dorothy V. Johnson Community DayLos Angeles Unified · 1.7 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Centennial High in?
Centennial High is part of the Compton Unified district in Compton, California.
Is Centennial High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Centennial High 957th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Centennial High?
Hispanic 79%, Black 19% (968 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Centennial High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90222 is $621K 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.