Centennial High School (Arizona) Explained

Centennial High School
District:Peoria Unified School District
Grades:9 to 12
Established:1990
Type:Public Secondary
Principal:Scott Hollabaugh
Faculty:88.73
Enrollment:2,007[1]
Enrollment As Of:2022-23
Ratio:22.62
Colors:
Red, White, and Navy Blue
Mascot:Coyote
Free Text:5A - Northwest[2]
Location:14388 North 79th Avenue
Peoria, Arizona 85381
United States of America
Feeders:Desert Harbor Elementary
Ira A Murphy Elementary
Oasis Elementary
Paseo Verde Elementary
Sundance Elementary
Website:https://www.peoriaunified.org/Centennial

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:[3]

Athletics

Centennial's athletics teams include:Fall

Winter

Spring

State titles

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,[8] ceramics,[9] media,[10] and photo.[11] 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.

Clubs

Clubs include: 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.

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Centennial High School . National Center for Education Statistics. April 5, 2024.
  2. Web site: Centennial High School (Peoria, AZ) Varsity Football. www.maxpreps.com.
  3. Web site: Archived copy . January 9, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110718154102/https://www.peoriaud.k12.az.us/schoolsites/cehs/201011%20School%20Profile/2010-11%20School%20Profile.doc . July 18, 2011 .
  4. Web site: Football Championship Teams . State Champion Archives . AIA . March 6, 2022.
  5. Web site: Softball Championship Teams . State Champion Archives . AIA . March 6, 2022.
  6. Web site: Boys Track & Field Championship Teams . State Champion Archives . AIA . March 6, 2022.
  7. Web site: Volleyball (Girls) Championship Teams . State Champion Archives . AIA . March 6, 2022.
  8. Web site: Art Club. www.peoriaunified.org.
  9. Web site: Ceramics Club. www.peoriaunified.org.
  10. Web site: Media Club. www.peoriaunified.org.
  11. Web site: Photo Club / Overview. www.peoriaunified.org.
  12. Web site: Perez . Anthony . Dominique Hampton leads Centennial to rout of Desert Edge . The Arizona Republic . August 18, 2017 . February 19, 2024.