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Centennial SD 28J

Oregon · Public School District
8
Schools
4,912
Students
$22,602
Per-Pupil Spend
+58% nat'l
67.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+15pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Centennial SD 28J is a public school district in Oregon serving 4,912 students across 8 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,602 is above average for a US public school district. 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (8)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Centennial Middle School06–08876
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Centennial High School09–121,756
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,602+58% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
28%
State
59.8%
Local (property tax)
27.7%
Federal
12.5%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
4,912
Students
68%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateOregon →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,602 per pupil — 58% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Centennial SD 28J?
Centennial SD 28J has 8 public schools, serving a total of 4,912 students.
What is the graduation rate for Centennial SD 28J?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Centennial SD 28J spend per student?
Centennial SD 28J spends $22,602 per pupil — 58% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Centennial SD 28J?
68% of students in Centennial SD 28J qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Centennial SD 28J?
No, Centennial SD 28J does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Centennial SD 28J serve?
Centennial SD 28J serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Centennial SD 28J?
The median opportunity score across schools in Centennial SD 28J is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.