Century High

Summary:

Century High is a public high school located in Sykesville, Maryland, serving 1,120 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Carroll County Public Schools district, which is ranked 1 out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Century High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Maryland, with rankings ranging from 3 to 25 out of over 200 schools in recent years. The school's performance on MCAP tests is impressive, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (73.3% in 2023-2024) and strong performance in Algebra II (47.6% proficient) and Geometry (51% proficient). Compared to the Carroll County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland, Century High outperforms in most MCAP subject areas, particularly in English Language Arts. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (78.75%) of students identifying as White, which is notably different from some nearby schools like New Town High and Franklin High, which have much higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students.

Additionally, Century High has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (15.45% in 2022-2023), indicating a higher socioeconomic status compared to the surrounding schools, such as Gateway School (62.67%) and Marriotts Ridge High (13.024%). This socioeconomic disparity may have implications for the resources and support available to students, as well as the overall educational experiences and opportunities offered. The differences in per-student spending among the schools in the area also highlight the potential inequities in resource allocation and funding within the Carroll County Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 355 Ronsdale Road
       Sykesville, MD  21784-8956


(410) 386-4400

District: Carroll County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,777 Help


Feeder schools for Century High:

Elementary:    Linton Springs Elementary
    Piney Ridge Elementary
Middle:    Sykesville Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  1,120

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.8%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Asian:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Century High ranks better than 83.6% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks first among 7 ranked high schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.47. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.8%), Hispanic (7%), Asian (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Century High is 17.5. 5 high schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Century High is $14,777. 6 high schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Century High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Century High 24th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Century High in the ranking list.)

Carroll County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll County Public Schools 1st of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Century High

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Rank History for all students at Century High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.49 39th 201 80.6%
2005 62.56 54th 204 73.5%
2006 78.15 22nd 204 89.2%
2007 70.49 47th 209 77.5%
2008 80.62 25th 214 88.3%
2009 79.85 28th 213 86.9%
2010 75.31 59th 220 73.2%
2011 79.54 29th 183 84.2%
2012 77.50 38th 187 79.7%
2013 82.47 23rd 185 87.6%
2014 80.63 25th 231 89.2%
2015 85.34 3rd 233 98.7%
2016 88.21 4th 233 98.3%
2017 93.48 3rd 180 98.3%
2018 82.00 15th 197 92.4%
2019 77.14 19th 138 86.2%
2021 49.60 19th 32 40.6%
2022 70.89 21st 225 90.7%
2024 64.47 24th 146 83.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Century High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.20 8th 11 27.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Century High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.65 19th 31 38.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Century High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.07 9th 9 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Century High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.28 33rd 40 17.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Open Quote New to the school this year and my daughter loves it. Having been in Columbia area schools, this is a breath of fresh air for all of us. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Century High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 832 16 16 8 2 n/a n/a 0 874
2003 832 16 16 8 2 n/a n/a 0 874
2004 1142 22 15 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1191
2005 1155 23 16 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1209
2006 1183 23 16 18 3 n/a n/a 0 1243
2007 1178 39 15 23 3 n/a n/a 0 1258
2008 1158 38 22 27 4 n/a n/a 0 1249
2009 1194 41 21 26 4 n/a n/a 0 1286
2010 1182 41 22 32 5 n/a n/a 0 1282
2011 1119 36 23 42 2 0 14 0 1236
2012 1098 34 21 45 3 0 15 0 1216
2013 1059 33 28 46 4 0 17 0 1187
2014 1006 28 26 44 4 0 20 0 1128
2015 997 24 29 47 5 0 22 0 1124
2016 963 23 30 47 4 0 27 0 1094
2017 942 29 32 55 3 0 32 0 1093
2018 966 35 36 58 3 1 34 0 1133
2019 951 46 40 56 2 2 31 0 1128
2020 945 50 40 73 2 2 27 0 1139
2021 919 53 52 79 2 3 27 0 1135
2022 916 55 64 72 1 3 29 0 1140
2023 882 49 67 78 3 4 35 2 1120

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Century High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 874 31.0 28.2 3.1
2003 874 31.0 28.2 3.1
2004 1191 62.5 19.1 3.9
2005 1209 67.0 18.0 4.2
2006 1243 69.0 18.0 4.5
2007 1258 73.1 17.2 5.2
2008 1249 74.0 16.9 5.7
2009 1286 76.8 16.7 5.7
2010 1282 77.0 16.6 6.6
2011 1236 71.6 17.2 7.8
2012 1216 70.6 17.2 8.2
2013 1187 69.6 17.0 9.2
2014 1128 65.6 17.1 9.2
2015 1124 64.0 17.5 7.7
2016 1094 63.0 17.3 8.1
2017 1093 60.6 18.0 9.1
2018 1133 61.0 18.5 7.4
2019 1128 61.0 18.4 7
2020 1139 61.0 18.6 8
2021 1135 63.0 18.0 11.1
2022 1140 59.0 19.3 11.7
2023 1120 64.0 17.5 15.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Century High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 874 31.0 28.2 3.1
2003 874 31.0 28.2 3.1
2004 1191 62.5 19.1 3.9
2005 1209 67.0 18.0 4.2
2006 1243 69.0 18.0 4.5
2007 1258 73.1 17.2 5.2
2008 1249 74.0 16.9 5.7
2009 1286 76.8 16.7 5.7
2010 1282 77.0 16.6 6.6
2011 1236 71.6 17.2 7.8
2012 1216 70.6 17.2 8.2
2013 1187 69.6 17.0 9.2
2014 1128 65.6 17.1 9.2
2015 1124 64.0 17.5 7.7
2016 1094 63.0 17.3 8.1
2017 1093 60.6 18.0 9.1
2018 1133 61.0 18.5 7.4
2019 1128 61.0 18.4 7
2020 1139 61.0 18.6 8
2021 1135 63.0 18.0 11.1
2022 1140 59.0 19.3 11.7
2023 1120 64.0 17.5 15.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Century High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $377 (3.0%) $12,095 (97.0%) $12,472
2020 $447 (3.5%) $12,317 (96.5%) $12,764
2021 $1,005 (7.4%) $12,561 (92.6%) $13,566
2022 $1,588 (11.9%) $11,794 (88.1%) $13,383
2023 $506 (3.4%) $14,270 (96.6%) $14,777

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Century High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 19th of 138 High schoolsRanks 21st of 225 High schools
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11281120
 0.7%
African American4649
 6.5%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian4067
 67.5%
Hispanic5678
 39.3%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White951882
 7.3%
Two or More Races3135
 12.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7%15.4%
 8.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Century High

Students at Century High are 79% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Century High ranks 24th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,120 students attended Century High.

Century High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Linton Springs Elementary
Elementary : Piney Ridge Elementary
Middle : Sykesville Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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