Center High School is a high school in Antelope, California, United States. The school opened up in its current location in 1984. It is one of two high schools in the Center Unified School District. The school's colors are blue and gold, and the school mascot is the cougar.
Serving 1,312 students in grades 9-12, Center High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Center High School's student population of 1,312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,312 students
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1982
Colors
Gold, Columbia blue
School Calendar
School Motto
LIFE PREP.
School Rankings
Center High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3426 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center High School's ranking?
Center High School is ranked #3426 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Center High School often compared to?
Center High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Antelope High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center High School?
The graduation rate of Center High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Center High School?
1,312 students attend Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Center High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center High School?
Center High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Center High School offer ?
Center High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Center High School part of?
Center High School is part of Center Joint Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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B 4. Facilities
B 5. Level of parent involvement
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