Skip to main content

Centennial High School

Collaborating in Community - Cultivating Equity - Inspiring Excellence

Schools

Popular Links

  1. Academics & Library
  2. College & Career Center

College & Career Center

CONTACT

3505 SE 182nd AVE
Gresham, OR 97030

Mike Henderson
School to Career Specialist/AP Coordinator
mike_henderson@csd28j.org
503-762-6180 ext. 5574

Welcome to the College and Career Center at CHS!

ABOUT

The College and Career Center at CHS is your go-to resource for plannning life after high school. Whether you’re exploring college, career training, or entering the workforce, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our center offers a wide range of opportunities and services, including:

  • College campus visits and career-related field trips
  • Support with college applications, scholarships, and financial aid,
  • Access to job, internship, and volunteer opportunities
  • Information on career pathways, trade schools, and military options

We’re here to help you explore your interests, set goals, and take confident steps toward your future. Stop by the College and Career Center to learn more, ask questions, and get the support you need to succeed beyond high school.

Stay up-to-date with important news and information from the College and Career Center with our newsletter!

College and Career Center Newsletter

School Profile

Centennial High School is a four-year comprensive 5A high school serving approximately 1669 students. The schoolyear is three trimesters. The high school serves two middle schools (grades 6-8) and six elementary schools (grades K-5).

Mission
All students will demonstrate high academic standards in an equitable, supportive school culture and graduate college and career ready.

  • Centennial is a school community bridging the cities of Portland and Gresham, OR. Downtown Portland, Portland International Airport, and Mt. Hood Community College are all  within a 20-minute drive.

  • CAL is a collaboration of school districts where juniors and seniors take advanced project-based courses in six career areas: Health Sciences, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Digital Media and Design, FAB Lab (Fashion, Art, and Branding), and ChangeLab (Leadership and Entrepreneurship).

  • As of September 2024

    Class of 2025: 355
    Class of 2026: 437
    Class of 2027: 410
    Class of 2028: 467

    African-American: 8%
    American Indian: <1%
    Asian/Pacific Islander: 20%
    Caucasian: 30%
    Hispanic: 36%
    Multi: 6%

  • Centennial High SChool offers a rigorous and comprensive curriculum preparing students for advanced learning, careeres, and positive citizenship. There are multiple opportunies for college credit listed below.

    Dual Enrollment/College Credit Courses

    Accounting IA/IB
    Advanced Metal Projects
    AP Biology
    AP Calculus
    AP Chemistry
    AP Statistics
    AP US Government
    AP US History
    AP Spanish
    Financial Math
    Cyber Security
    Metal Fabrication
    Pre-Calculus
    Speech 2A/2B, 3A/3B
    Metals 2A/2B
    Technical Theater 2 3
    WR 121 and 122
    Child Development and Theory
    Early Childhood Education
    Elementary and Middle School Work Experience
    Spanish Language Arts for Native and Heritage Speakers

    AP Courses

    AP Calculus
    AP Computer Science Principles
    AP Environmental Science
    AP Human Geography
    AP Physics
    AP Psychology
    AP English Literature and Composition
    AP Statistics
    AP US Government
    AP US History
    AP Biology
    AP Chemistry
     

  • Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Combined: College Board Suite of Assessments Reports

    SAT Scores Centennial  State Nation
    ERW 561 581 525
    MATH 597 555 507
    Number Tested 29 10,733 2,409,591

     

  • 2023 Graduation Rate: 73%

    2023 5-year Completion Rate: 78%

  • In the spring of 2024, 107 students from the class of 2024 that responded to a survey said that:

    • 27.1% plan to attend a 4-year public university
    • 16.7% plan to attend a 4-year private university
    • 43.8% plan to attend a 2-year community college
    • 6.3% plan to attend a trade/technical school
    • 6.3% plan to go to some other college

    * A survey error in the spring of 2024 kept us from having more participants from the class of 2024 data.

  • Centennial High School offers two diplomas:

    Oregon Standard Diploma
    (24 Credits)    		 Centennial Honors Diploma
    (26 Credits, 3.5 GPA)

    4.0 Language Arts
    3.0 Mathematics
    3.0 Science
    3.0 Social Studies
    1.0 Health Education
    1.0 Physical Education
    3.0 Fine Arts/CTE
    6.0 Electives

    4.0 Language Arts
    4.0 Mathematics
    4.0 Science
    3.0 Social Studies
    1.0 Health Education
    1.0 Physical Education
    2.0 Secondary Language
    0.5 Technology
    0.5 Careers
    6.0 Electives
    Total: 24 Credits Total: 26 Credits

     

    Grades and Ranking

    The GPA calculation is unweighted.

    A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0

     

Resources