Centennial High School (Arizona)
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Centennial High School | |
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Coordinates | 33°37′00″N 112°13′49″W / 33.61664°N 112.230208°WCoordinates: 33°37′00″N 112°13′49″W / 33.61664°N 112.230208°W |
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Type | Public Secondary |
Established | 1990 |
School district | Peoria Unified School District |
Principal | Bill Sorensen |
Faculty | 87.06[1] |
Grades | 9 to 12[1] |
Enrollment | 1,932[1] (2019-20) |
Student to teacher ratio | 22.19[1] |
Color(s) | Red, White, and Navy Blue |
Mascot | Coyote |
Feeder schools | Desert Harbor Elementary Ira A Murphy Elementary Oasis Elementary Paseo Verde Elementary Sundance Elementary |
Website | [1] |
Centennial High School (often abbreviated CeHS) is a public secondary school located in Peoria, Arizona, United States, part of the Peoria Unified School District. The school opened its doors in August 1990.
Academics[]
The class of 2010 had a 96% graduation rate with 32% going on to attend a 4-year college and 48% going on to attend a 2-year college.
Other academic achievements:[3]
- 2007–2008: Centennial had 1 National Merit Finalist and 1 National Hispanic Scholar.
- 2008–2009: Centennial had 2 students recognized by the National Merit program as commended students.
- 2009–2010: Centennial had 1 student recognized by the National Merit program as a commended student.
- 2010–2011: Centennial has 2 students named National Merit Semi-finalists, 1 student named National Merit Finalist and 1 student named a National Hispanic Scholar.
Athletics[]
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Football[]
The Centennial varsity football team won the 5A-II Arizona High School football championship in 2006,[4] 2007, and 2008, outplaying larger 5A-I teams including Brophy Prep, Pinnacle, and long-standing powerhouse Hamilton. In 2014 Centennial's varsity football team won the D2 championships over hometown rival Liberty.[5] The following year, CeHS moved up into D1 football and went on to win the championship ranking number one in the state. Centennial also finished first in the 5A state championship in 2017 and 2018.[6]
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Visual and performing arts[]
The Performing Arts division at CeHS is designed to allow students to explore a variety of visual performing arts. Many students are involved in creating visual, pleasing artwork in classes such as art,[7] ceramics,[8] media,[9] and photo.[10][citation needed]
Centennial currently offers classes such as ceramics, art, photography, media, dance, chorus, and band.
Band program[]
The band program includes the Pride of the Pack Marching Band & Color Guard, Jazz Bands, Orchestra, and Guitar/Piano. Every other year beginning with 1992, Centennial's marching band has been chosen to perform at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California as an Excelling, Division II high school marching band. The bands—including marching, jazz, and strings—have performed in a wide variety of competitions at locations including Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University, the University of Arizona, the Disneyland Resort, SeaWorld San Diego, as well as numerous high schools throughout Arizona and California.[citation needed]
Clubs[]
Many clubs such as: SEA Club (Science & Environmental Awareness), Drama Club, Plan B Improv Club, International Thespian Society, CCC (Christian Club on Campus), DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America), FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), FEA (Future Educators of America), NHS (National Honor Society), FCCLA (Future Career and Community Leaders of America), Student Council, Mat Maids, Schools for Schools, Media Club, Photo Society, Yearbook, Key Club, French Club, Norwegian Club, German Club, Culture Club, Breakfast Club, Interact, HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), Skills USA, Speech & Debate, FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), and JCA (Japanese Culture Club) are offered on Centennial's campus.
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Centennial High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ^ https://www.maxpreps.com/m/high-schools/centennial-coyotes-(peoria,az)/football/info.htm
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2011-01-09.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ https://www.maxpreps.com/m/games/12-2-2006/football-fall-06/centennial-vs-sunnyside.htm?c=D5rY0i2BpkaOifmEt1TD3A#tab=box-score&schoolid=
- ^ https://www.azcentral.com/amp/19693771
- ^ https://www.azcentral.com/amp/2205660002
- ^ https://www.peoriaunified.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=619&ModuleInstanceID=8471&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=23399&PageID=3015
- ^ https://www.peoriaunified.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=619&ModuleInstanceID=8471&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=23402&PageID=3015
- ^ https://www.peoriaunified.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=619&ModuleInstanceID=8472&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=23406&PageID=3015
- ^ https://www.peoriaunified.org/cehsphoto
External links[]
- Public high schools in Arizona
- Education in Peoria, Arizona
- Educational institutions established in 1990
- Schools in Maricopa County, Arizona
- 1990 establishments in Arizona