Centennial High School

Centennial High School in Frisco, TX, serves 2,018 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the highly-ranked Frisco Independent School District (Isd). This school has a long track record of academic excellence, consistently ranking in the top 5% of all Texas high schools for nearly a decade, with a current state rank of 75 out of 2,009 schools. It boasts exceptionally high graduation rates (consistently above 97.5%) and very low dropout rates, reflecting a strong culture of student success.

Centennial stands out from nearby schools for its superior performance in English Language Arts and U.S. History. For example, its English I and English II proficiency rates (91.52% and 88.71%) are significantly higher than those at Frisco High School (72.19% and 68.88%) and Memorial High School (80.76% and 77.22%). Additionally, Centennial’s U.S. History proficiency rate of 94.97% is the highest among its peers, including Wakeland High School (91.65%) and Liberty High School (89.84%). While the school excels overall, its Algebra I proficiency rate (69.35%) is below the district average (76.16%), a pattern seen across many Frisco ISD high schools. Centennial also achieves strong results with moderate per-student spending ($9,184), suggesting efficient resource use compared to schools like Rock Hill High School ($10,242).

Centennial is part of a remarkable cluster of elite schools within a 5-mile radius, including Independence High School, Wakeland, Liberty, and Lebanon Trail High School, all ranking in the top 6% of the state. This creates a highly competitive and high-achieving environment. While Centennial’s overall performance is elite, there is room to improve support for economically disadvantaged students, as their performance ranks lower (77th percentile) compared to the general student body. Overall, Centennial is a consistently top-tier school with particular strengths in English and History, making it a standout choice in an already strong district.