Centennial High School

I have no doubt that Centennial is the absolutely best place in Tennessee for my children to go to high school. I have a rising freshman that will be a student at Centennial starting in the fall of 2012. I also have a Centennial graduate, class of 07. Last night, I went to the Rising Freshman Night at Centennial. To say I am blown away is an understatement. I have been hearing about great things happening at Centennial for the last year, but to hear and see about it in person took it to a whole new level. The gym was packed and the amount of energy in the place was unbelievable. I was pleased with Centennial when my older child graduated. Now I am beyond pleased and cannot wait for my next child to get there. Dr. Brown's welcome talk had me ready to go back to school myself. Amazing does not describe what is happening at Centennial.
--Submitted by a parent

Centennial is a really special place. With the energy that Dr. Brown brings to the school and his philosophy of loving, challenging, and supporting all students, great things are happening at Centennial. The school spirit is amazing, the students are respectful and well mannered, and the teachers are wonderful. We could not be happier. We are one of the families that was rezoned from Ravenwood, which is a good school, but Centennial is pushing our student harder and farther than Ravenwood ever did. Our student does not deal with the clique issues that are rampant at Ravenwood because they just don't seem to exist at Centennial. Join the Centennial family and you will love it too.
--Submitted by a parent

My oldest daughter graduated in the Class of 2011. Any parent would want a similarly compelling high school experience for their child. Academics, Art, Choir, Drafting, Student Council, Sports, Spirit, Theater and real relationships with friends and teachers for four years. CHS helped her be accepted at nationally recognized Undergraduate Architecture programs at top universities, with scholarships. The professional educators and administrators at CHS want your child to be successful. They want parents involved (a lot happens between open house and graduation). They will partner with your student to help them discover their interests, strengths, and weaknesses (this is a two way relationship). They will work to create the best possible educational experience for your child within the constraints of the larger Williamson County System. The Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) is a great place to get plugged in. At CHS your families investment will pay a lifetime of dividends. God bless.
--Submitted by a parent

We have been completely amazed at how great Centennial is for our children. We moved in from out of state & was expecting TN schools to come up short of our previous schools. We went around to the various schools before purchasing & found CHS to be the most down to earth school in a relatively upper class district. From day one we have had multiple people in the front office, counseling & teachers help us get transitioned to the academic courses & school procedures. As parents we have seen our children love everything from the computer aided design courses to the year round running program to being able to get a quick frap in the school's coffee shop. Our children have been successful within their abilities while getting to know a great group of students. If you are moving to the area, I would encourage you to go to the schools & meet the people who your child will be spending most of their teen years. While the test scores are very respectable for a school of diversity they do not predict my child's success..the people working with them influence the life long learning process along side of parents who truly care. Hope to meet you at one of Centennial's many great functions!
--Submitted by a parent

By far the best school in the county in preparing students well for the real world. Centennial students go out into the and succeeed. Other high schools prepare their students to go out into the world, get intimidated, and come back home to their protective bubble.
--Submitted by a parent

Top ranked is a way to describe Centennial High School. A web-exclusive extended list of America s Top High Schools in 2010. CHS ranked first for Tennessee comprehensive public high schools. The current graduation rate of CHS is 99.4%, the highest among Williamson County Schools and 98% of the most recent graduating class went on to attend a four-year university. Twenty-two Advanced Placement classes are offered at Centennial and they are very popular among 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. In 2009, 89% of the students received a 3 or better on the AP test. Testing is an important aspect of Centenial High School. The ACT is required to graduate. The average score in 2009 was 25.4, 24.8 in 2007, and 24.4 in 2008. Although not required, many students take the SAT. The combined score in 2006 was 1267 and the score in 2007 was 1306. The school produced six National Merit Semi-Finalists in 2007, nine in 2008, and 13 in 2009.
--Submitted by a parent

Definitely the best school in the county. Students get top notch education in a real world setting. New administration is remarkable.
--Submitted by a parent

We have two kids at Centennial. It's a great school. Faculty and administration are truly engaged with the student population and the families. AP and Honors classes are challenging and doing a great job to prepare our children for college. We have two more children and look forward to both of them attending Centennial in the future.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school!!! All the gossip that has been going around about Centennial High is complete nonsense!! They are rumors which rude parents from other schools begin. Centennial has wonderful academics, and teachers that truly do care about students' education. The students all have a love for each other that you honestly couldn't find at any other school. If you would like your child to grow accustomed to diverse cultures and ways of life, Centennial is the best place to be.
--Submitted by a student

Centennial is an awesome awesome school!! I hate how the rumors that other parents of different Williamson County Schools have ruined the reputation of this wonderful school!! The teachers are great, and the students are even greater!! There's such a wonderful, loving atmosphere when you walk in the building. (They also have an awesome media team) Lastly, the new principals really have their heads on straight!! It's just a wonderful place to be!
--Submitted by a parent