Centennial High School (Arizona)

Centennial High School
Location
14388 North 79th Avenue Peoria, Arizona 85381 United States of America
Coordinates	33°37′00″N112°13′49″W / 33.61664°N 112.230208°W / 33.61664; -112.230208
Information
Type	Public Secondary
Established	1990
School district	Peoria Unified School District
Principal	Scott Hollabaugh
Teaching staff	85.76 (FTE) [1]
Grades	9 to 12 [1]
Enrollment	2,002 [1]  (2023-2024)
Student to teacher ratio	23.34 [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

Centennial High School (CeHS) is a public secondary school 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: ^[2]

• 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

Centennial's athletics teams include:^{[ citation needed ]}

Fall Football [Male] (Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman) Volleyball [Female] (Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman) Cross Country [Male and Female] (All Classes) Golf [Male and Female] (All Classes) Swim [Male and Female] (All Classes) Badminton [Female] (Varsity, Junior Varsity) Diving [Male and Female] (All Classes]

Winter Basketball [Male and Female] (Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman) Soccer [Male and Female] (Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman) Wrestling [Male and Female] (All Classes)

Spring Boys' Baseball [Male] (Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman) Girls' Softball [Female] (Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman) Tennis [Male and Female] (All Classes) Track [Male and Female] (All Classes) Volleyball [Male] (Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman)

State titles

• Football: The Centennial football team has won the state title in: 2018, 2017 (5A), 2015 (Div I), 2014 (Div II), 2008, 2007, and 2006 (5A Div II). ^[3]
• Softball: The Centennial girls' softball team won the state title in 2010 (5A Div II). ^[4]
• The Centennial boys' track and field team won state titles in 2004 and 2005 (4A). ^[5]
• Volleyball: The Centennial girls' volleyball team won state titles in: 2016 (5A), 2008 (5A Div II), and 1998 (4A Div II). ^[6]

Visual and performing arts

The Performing Arts division at CeHS is designed to allow students to explore a variety of visual performing arts. Visual art classes include art, ^[7] ceramics, ^[8] media, ^[9] and photo. ^{[10] [ citation needed ]} Centennial also offers classes in 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 in 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 competitions at locations including Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University, the University of Arizona, the Disneyland Resort, SeaWorld San Diego, as well as high schools throughout Arizona and California.^{[ citation needed ]}

Notable alumni

• Dominique Hampton, college football player for the Washington Huskies ^[11]
• Tawee Walker, college football running back for the Wisconsin Badgers

References

1. "Centennial High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved January 9, 2011.
3. "Football Championship Teams" (PDF). State Champion Archives. AIA. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
4. "Softball Championship Teams" (PDF). State Champion Archives. AIA. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
5. "Boys Track & Field Championship Teams" (PDF). State Champion Archives. AIA. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
6. "Volleyball (Girls) Championship Teams" (PDF). State Champion Archives. AIA. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
7. "Art Club". www.peoriaunified.org.
8. "Ceramics Club". www.peoriaunified.org.
9. "Media Club". www.peoriaunified.org.
10. "Photo Club / Overview". www.peoriaunified.org.
11. Perez, Anthony (August 18, 2017). "Dominique Hampton leads Centennial to rout of Desert Edge". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved February 19, 2024.

External links

• Centennial High School Alumni website