Centennial High School vs. Blaine High School
Should you attend Centennial High School or Blaine High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Blaine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,067 students in grades 9-12, Centennial High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 3,157 students in grades 9-12, Blaine High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,067 students
3,157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
155 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#465 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#544 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Graduation Rate
94%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
525
781
Grade 10 Students
533
829
Grade 11 Students
517
775
Grade 12 Students
492
772
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
11%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
8%
17%
% White
71%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%