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Capital Senior High School vs. Centennial High School

Should you attend Capital Senior High School or Centennial High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Capital Senior High School
8055 Goddard Road
Boise, ID 83704
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Centennial High School
12400 West Mcmillan Road
Boise, ID 83713
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,162 students in grades 9-12, Capital Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,770 students in grades 9-12, Centennial High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,162 students
1,770 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Capital Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Centennial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Capital Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Centennial High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
86 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Capital Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Centennial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Capital Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boise Independent School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Joint School District No. 2 and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#299 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 50%)
#135 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Capital Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Centennial High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
48%
(Top 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Capital Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centennial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 30% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 20% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Capital Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centennial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 20% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 50% in ID)
90%
(Top 30% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Capital Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Centennial High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Capital Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Centennial High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
-
428
Grade 10 Students
397
489
Grade 11 Students
430
447
Grade 12 Students
335
406

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Capital Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Capital Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Capital Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Capital Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
63%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Capital Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Capital Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Capital Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Capital Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Centennial High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Capital Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Centennial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Capital Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Centennial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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