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Every month, we take the supplies that you provided us, and pass them out to students to remind them to stay strong. \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1761279266087,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-health-awareness/9411576/","projectTitle":"Promoting Health Awareness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2115994_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675355790951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yarnold"},{"teacherId":2115994,"projectId":9346823,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my school's project. The students really enjoyed the snacks. They are gone, and they were happy to eat them. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of food for our students. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference in our school community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contributions, our students not only received nourishing snacks but also felt the care and encouragement that come from a community that truly values them. Your generosity helped create a welcoming and supportive environment where every student can focus on learning and growing.\r\n\r\nWe deeply appreciate your partnership and commitment to helping our students thrive. Thank you for sharing your time, resources, and compassion—it truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1755704531598,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-hungry-kids/9346823/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Hungry Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2115994_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675355790951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yarnold"},{"teacherId":9972201,"projectId":9194704,"letterContent":"On June 2nd, 2025, Centennial High School had the pleasure of hosting its annual decision day event, effectively celebrating the accomplishments of 230+ graduating seniors. Our decision day consisted of a free lunch catered by Raising Canes, a scholarship ceremony funded by local patrons, and perhaps most importantly, a raffle that was made possible thanks to our donors at DonorsChoose. Ultimately, the Centennial staff raffled off several baskets composed of the donated materials as well as a plethora of college readiness essentials. Ten different students were selected at random, receiving either an iPad, AirPods, a blender, a Brita water filter, a speaker, or an Airfryer. In addition, each of these students received seminal materials for the transition into college such as fans, laptop chargers, pencils, pens, \r\nsilverware, toiletries, etc. \r\n\r\nReflecting on this wonderful event now, I am overwhelmed by the impact that our community has had on our youth. Approximately 90% of our 230 students are first generation, meaning the majority of them have no experience with regard to post-secondary education. They are the first in their families to navigate college, and unfortunately, many of them cannot afford the materials that are essential for a seamless transition into college. However, with the help of you, our gracious donors, we have supplied our scholars with readiness baskets that will substantially ease the stress that comes with starting college. Furthermore, all of our students have experienced your benevolence in one way or another, allowing them to pursue higher education with the confidence of knowing that they are supported. \r\n\r\nOverall, you have all made a tremendous difference in the lives of our students, whether that be by way of donating or by selflessly sharing our project. On behalf of Centennial High school and its senior class of 2025, I want to emphasize the immense amount of gratitude that we hold for all those who have contributed. This project started out as a vision with no real expectations, but it quickly came to fruition in an unimaginable way. We are ecstatic that our community came together in solidarity to support such a high achieving group of disadvantaged youth. Our students' lives are forever changed, and for that Centennial is eternally grateful. THANK YOU SO MUCH!","fullyFundedDate":1747080804573,"projectUrl":"project/chs-decision-day-2025/9194704/","projectTitle":"CHS Decision Day 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jonny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9972201_orig.jpg?crop=1076,1076,x19,y833&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742497568814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9972201"},{"teacherId":2115994,"projectId":9375734,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! We have gotten most of the items just in time for our ceremony this Monday. We appreciate your generosity and all your help. You are helping us send out positive and motivated young men and women of color. You are helping us to celebrate them and all their accomplishments. Thank you for taking the time to help students and schools, especially during these times when education funds are being cut, and we are unable to provide extras that make students happier. Thank you very much.","fullyFundedDate":1748400294886,"projectUrl":"project/honors-for-bright-scholars/9375734/","projectTitle":"Honors for Bright Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2115994_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675355790951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yarnold"},{"teacherId":2115994,"projectId":9316098,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the camera. We appreciate it greatly. The first even that we used it for was Prom and the pictures were amazing. I attached a few pictures to this project instead of just showing what the camera looked like. I wanted you to see the impact your generosity already has had. We appreciate the help immensely. The students loved how the pictures came out and I enjoyed showing the pictures to them and the quality is just so much better. This upcoming year's yearbook is going to be the best.","fullyFundedDate":1746502176043,"projectUrl":"project/a-decent-camera-to-capture-memories/9316098/","projectTitle":"A Decent Camera to Capture Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2115994_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675355790951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yarnold"},{"teacherId":2115994,"projectId":9321494,"letterContent":"We would like to extend a sincere thank you for your generous donation of snacks for our recent school picnic. Your thoughtful contribution helped make the day extra special for all of our students and staff.\r\n\r\n Thanks to your support, everyone was able to enjoy a fun, relaxing day outdoors filled with good food, laughter, and community spirit. Your donation truly helped create a joyful and memorable experience for all who attended.\r\n\r\n We are so grateful for your kindness and continued support of our school events. Thank you for helping us make the picnic a success!","fullyFundedDate":1746698829884,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-a-class-picnic/9321494/","projectTitle":"Snacks for a Class Picnic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2115994_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675355790951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yarnold"},{"teacherId":2115994,"projectId":9328466,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Centennial, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation toward our prom decorations. Your support helped transform our prom into a beautiful and memorable evening that our students will cherish for years to come.\r\n\r\n Thanks to your kindness, we were able to create an atmosphere that truly celebrated this special milestone in our students' lives. Your contribution played a vital role in making the night feel magical and unforgettable.\r\n\r\n We deeply appreciate your support of our school and your investment in our students' experiences. Thank you once again for helping make our prom a success!","fullyFundedDate":1747030113252,"projectUrl":"project/enchanted-forest-prom-decorations/9328466/","projectTitle":"Enchanted Forest Prom Decorations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2115994_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675355790951","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yarnold"},{"teacherId":2115994,"projectId":9157521,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Centennial, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation toward our prom decorations. 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About this school
Centennial High School is
a suburban public school
in Compton, California that is part of Compton Unified School District.
It serves 968 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.8:1.
Its teachers have had 94 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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98%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Centennial High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Centennial High School
$50,768
raised using DonorsChoose
94
projects
funded
18
teachers
funded
208
donors
14
projects
for
basic supplies
27
projects for
technology
4
projects for
books
7
projects
for
art supplies
Centennial High School has received support from
146 individuals from California and
62 individuals out-of-state.