Centennial High School
School Overview
Centennial High School is a public school located in Ellicott City, Maryland. It is a school in Howard County Public Schools district.
According to the Maryland state assessment result, 84% of students are proficient in Math learning and 80% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,615 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 98 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,615 students are attending Centennial High School. By gender, there are 818 and 797 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Centennial High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 1,121 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47 | 24 | 23 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 485 | 247 | 238 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Black | 71 | 28 | 43 |
| White | 440 | 208 | 232 |
| Two or More Races | 74 | 34 | 40 |
| in LEP Program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Total | 1,121 | 542 | 579 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 98 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Centennial High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 98.0% of teachers are certified. 93.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 98 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 96 | 98.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 2.0% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 5.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.0% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 269 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 114,170 Households |
| Population | 316,369 |
| Male | 155,961 |
| Female | 162,894 |
| Child Population | 104,093 |
| Total Housing Units | 119,494 Units |
| Average House Value | $455,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,716 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.80% |
| Average Household Income | $121,160 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.12% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Centennial High School offers 35 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 857 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 485 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Centennial High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 35 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 857 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 314 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 346 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 812 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 485 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Howard County Public Schools
In Howard County Public Schools, 77 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in ELLICOTT CITY, Maryland
8 private schools are serving students in ELLICOTT CITY, Maryland. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.