Centennial High
Compton, CA · Compton Unified
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
957th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 37%▲ Improving
2606 North Central Ave., Compton, CA 90222
(310) 635-2715Official website ↗NCES ID 060962000975Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 205 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 968 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.5% | 79.0% | ▲ 12.5 pts | |
| Black | 31.2% | 19.4% | ▼ 11.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $621K in zip 90222 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.