Centennial High School | |
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Address | |
8601 Hageman Road , Kern County , 93312 United States | |
Coordinates | 35°23′56″N119°5′49″W / 35.39889°N 119.09694°W |
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School type | Public |
Motto | H.A.W.K.S Honest, Ambitious, Well Rounded, Kind, Spirited |
Opened | 1993 |
School district | Kern High School District |
Dean | Roberto De La Rosa |
Principal | Ryan Coleman |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrollment | 2,205 (2020-21) [1] |
Campus type | Suburban |
Colour(s) | Red and Gold |
Slogan | Home of the Golden Hawks |
Athletics conference | South Yosemite River League |
Mascot | Golden Hawks, Hawks, G-Hawks |
Newspaper | The Hawk Eye |
Website | http://centennial.kernhigh.org/ |
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