Is Century Senior High a good school?

Century Senior High ranks 72 nd of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Century Senior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,722 students attended Century Senior High.

What is the racial makeup of Century Senior High?

Students at Century Senior High are 58% White, 14% African American, 11% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Century Senior High?

Century Senior High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Churchill Elementary Elementary : Gage Elementary Elementary : Gibbs Elementary Elementary : Hoover Elementary Elementary : Jefferson Elementary Elementary : Riverside Central Elementary Middle : Kellogg Middle

Century Senior High

Summary:

Century Senior High is a public high school located in Rochester, Minnesota, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 1,698 students. The school is part of the Rochester Public School District, which is ranked 205 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Century Senior High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Minnesota, with a statewide ranking between 33 and 163 over the past several years. The school's performance on MCA-III assessments is significantly higher than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with 61.27% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in reading, compared to 52.22% statewide. Century Senior High's graduation rate has been consistently high, ranging from 85.4% to 92.5% over the past five years, outperforming the district and state averages. The school's student population is more racially diverse compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (14.25%), Hispanic (9.95%), and Asian (10.01%) students. Century Senior High also has a strong performance for students with special education needs, ranking 17th out of 214 Minnesota high schools in 2021-2022 for this subgroup.

Compared to the other high schools in the Rochester Public School District, Rochester Academy-Idp Living(RAIL), Rochester Beacon Academy, and Rochester STEM Academy, Century Senior High stands out as the top-performing school, with higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and overall rankings. The nearby charter schools have significantly lower academic performance and rankings compared to Century Senior High, highlighting the strong academic environment at Century.

Detail:

Public 8-12

2525 Viola Rd NE
Rochester, MN 55906-8888

(507) 328-5100

District: Rochester Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
72^nd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,712

Feeder schools for Century Senior High:

Elementary:	Churchill Elementary
	Gage Elementary
	Gibbs Elementary
	Hoover Elementary
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	Jefferson Elementary
	Riverside Central Elementary
Middle:	Kellogg Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 1,722

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.1%

African American:

14.1%

Hispanic:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Century Senior High ranks better than 85% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Rochester Public School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Century Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.1%), African American (14.1%), Hispanic (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Century Senior High is 20. 5 high schools in the Rochester Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Century Senior High employs 85.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Century Senior High is $12,712. 5 high schools in the Rochester Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Century Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Century Senior High 72^nd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Century Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Rochester Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester Public School District 205^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Century Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Century Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	73.14	136^th	433	68.6%
2005	66.09	223^rd	452	50.7%
2006	88.78	27^th	450	94.0%
2007	89.82	29^th	463	93.7%
2008	90.26	18^th	460	96.1%
2009	87.86	14^th	234	94.0%
2010	84.70	20^th	540	96.3%
2011	83.89	25^th	545	95.4%
2012	83.25	32^nd	539	94.1%
2013	82.38	40^th	534	92.5%
2014	86.94	35^th	483	92.8%
2015	84.69	40^th	504	92.1%
2016	80.29	75^th	489	84.7%
2017	67.83	174^th	489	64.4%
2018	75.43	119^th	494	75.9%
2019	67.99	163^rd	492	66.9%
2021	69.31	127^th	428	70.3%
2022	86.27	33^rd	472	93.0%
2024	80.67	72^nd	480	85.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Century Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	88.56	7^th	74	90.5%
2024	76.96	13^th	72	81.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Century Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	28.10	65^th	78	16.7%
2019	25.59	68^th	85	20.0%
2021	21.14	43^rd	47	8.5%
2022	29.51	68^th	87	21.8%
2024	43.74	47^th	102	53.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Century Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	62.93	57^th	195	70.8%
2019	48.90	112^th	220	49.1%
2021	55.80	68^th	173	60.7%
2022	84.39	17^th	214	92.1%
2024	42.08	135^th	221	38.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Century Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	43.33	233^rd	374	37.7%
2019	26.36	289^th	370	21.9%
2021	34.12	200^th	270	25.9%
2022	72.70	69^th	312	77.9%
2024	48.02	215^th	389	44.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Century Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	69.63	117^th	395	70.4%
2019	54.77	210^th	401	47.6%
2021	73.96	66^th	339	80.5%
2022	83.66	30^th	388	92.3%
2024	79.11	64^th	403	84.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Century Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	69.07	121^st	398	69.6%
2019	67.89	128^th	411	68.9%
2021	57.32	154^th	351	56.1%
2022	80.69	50^th	403	87.6%
2024	74.26	85^th	405	79.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Century Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	71.42	18^th	76	76.3%
2019	60.34	34^th	78	56.4%
2021	63.16	17^th	49	65.3%
2022	70.14	24^th	68	64.7%
2024	79.67	15^th	78	80.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Century Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	40.55	63^rd	106	40.6%
2019	44.56	58^th	103	43.7%
2021	54.98	28^th	68	58.8%
2022	90.70	8^th	102	92.2%
2024	63.96	31^st	109	71.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Century Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	93.71	6^th	129	95.3%
2019	36.61	84^th	132	36.4%
2021	29.31	81^st	101	19.8%
2022	75.99	22^nd	135	83.7%
2024	49.64	68^th	145	53.1%

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Rank History for White students at Century Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	71.73	110^th	414	73.4%
2019	66.69	133^rd	412	67.7%
2021	70.01	93^rd	364	74.5%
2022	81.00	40^th	401	90.0%
2024	83.09	40^th	402	90.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Century Senior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	674	22	56	8	3	n/a	n/a	763
1999	1055	44	76	8	5	n/a	n/a	1188
2000	1435	108	107	11	4	n/a	n/a	1665
2001	1456	95	106	20	2	n/a	n/a	1679
2002	1532	134	119	33	0	n/a	n/a	1818
2003	1532	134	119	33	0	n/a	n/a	1818
2004	1538	122	123	41	0	n/a	n/a	1824
2005	1540	148	132	31	1	n/a	n/a	1852
2006	1535	137	122	39	2	n/a	n/a	1835
2007	1483	130	136	41	3	n/a	n/a	1793
2008	1440	120	119	51	0	n/a	n/a	1730
2009	1355	118	122	43	1	n/a	n/a	1639
2010	1247	121	125	43	2	n/a	n/a	1538
2011	1081	107	125	42	1	0	14	1370
2012	1030	98	130	37	1	4	19	1319
2013	1030	116	138	55	2	6	27	1374
2014	1031	118	137	52	7	0	36	1381
2015	1066	128	123	49	4	0	46	1416
2016	970	110	129	43	5	0	38	1295
2017	1048	132	153	63	8	1	36	1441
2018	1095	165	158	69	6	1	33	1527
2019	1032	161	171	98	4	0	35	1501
2020	1008	185	169	137	5	0	53	1557
2021	1025	202	162	133	6	0	76	1604
2022	993	201	157	138	4	0	85	1578
2023	1005	242	170	169	4	0	108	1698
2024	1000	243	177	183	4	0	115	1722

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 Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	763	n/a	0.0	11.8
1999	1188	63.8	18.6	12.3
2000	1665	81.3	20.5	14.7
2001	1679	86.0	19.5	13.1
2002	1818	90.9	20.0	13.4
2003	1818	90.9	20.0	13.4
2004	1824	90.0	20.3	13.7
2005	1852	89.6	20.7	16.5
2006	1835	91.3	20.1	15.5
2007	1793	86.7	20.7	16.3
2008	1730	85.6	20.2	15.1
2009	1639	81.7	20.1	15.4
2010	1538	78.7	19.5	17
2011	1370	78.7	17.4	17.4
2012	1319	74.8	17.6	18.4
2013	1374	72.1	19.0	23.4
2014	1381	73.1	18.8	21.9
2015	1416	76.0	18.6	23.8
2016	1295	76.0	17.0	22.9
2017	1441	84.0	17.1	23.2
2018	1527	85.2	17.9	23.1
2019	1501	84.4	17.7	22.7
2020	1557	n/a	n/a	22.5
2021	1604	38.0	42.1	18.9
2022	1578	36.3	43.3	23.7
2023	1698	38.5	44.0	31.3
2024	1722	85.6	20.0	31

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 Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	763	n/a	0.0	11.8
1999	1188	63.8	18.6	12.3
2000	1665	81.3	20.5	14.7
2001	1679	86.0	19.5	13.1
2002	1818	90.9	20.0	13.4
2003	1818	90.9	20.0	13.4
2004	1824	90.0	20.3	13.7
2005	1852	89.6	20.7	16.5
2006	1835	91.3	20.1	15.5
2007	1793	86.7	20.7	16.3
2008	1730	85.6	20.2	15.1
2009	1639	81.7	20.1	15.4
2010	1538	78.7	19.5	17
2011	1370	78.7	17.4	17.4
2012	1319	74.8	17.6	18.4
2013	1374	72.1	19.0	23.4
2014	1381	73.1	18.8	21.9
2015	1416	76.0	18.6	23.8
2016	1295	76.0	17.0	22.9
2017	1441	84.0	17.1	23.2
2018	1527	85.2	17.9	23.1
2019	1501	84.4	17.7	22.7
2020	1557	n/a	n/a	22.5
2021	1604	38.0	42.1	18.9
2022	1578	36.3	43.3	23.7
2023	1698	38.5	44.0	31.3
2024	1722	85.6	20.0	31

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Century Senior High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,712

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Century Senior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 163^rd of 492 High schools	Ranks 33^rd of 472 High schools	26.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Century Senior High)	60.3	74.5	14.2%
10th Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)	56.2	60.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	55.2	5.2%
11th Grade Math (Century Senior High)	50.8	54.9	4.1%
11th Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)	40.3	38.8	1.5%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36.6	8.4%
End of Course Science (Century Senior High)	53.6	51.9	1.6%
End of Course Science (Rochester Public School District)	44.6	38.3	6.3%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	45.6	8.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1501	1698	13.1%
African American	161	242	50.3%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	171	170	0.6%
Hispanic	98	169	72.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1032	1005	2.6%
Two or More Races	35	108	208.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.7%	31.3%	8.7%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking ()				MCA-III Math (2024)		MCA-III Reading (2024)		MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Century Senior High	Public	8-12	2525 Viola Rd NE	Rochester	55906	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-5100	1,722	86	20.0	31.0%	1,000 (58.1%)	243 (14.1%)	183 (10.6%)	177 (10.3%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	115 (6.7%)	80.7	72^nd of 480 public high schools	85.0%					(n/a)	43.6	43.6	61.3	61.3	51.1	51.1	$12,712
LEAP Launching Emerging Adults Prg	Public	9-12	3343 E Circle Dr NE	Rochester	55906	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 513-9205	6	0	35.2		3 (50.0%)	2 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$42,676
Southeast Regional Crisis Center	Public	5-12	2121 Campus Dr SE	Rochester	55904	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-4322	5	0	4.0		1 (20.0%)	1 (20.0%)	3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
P-Technical 535	Public	9-12	851 30th Ave SE	Rochester	55904	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-5212	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
John Marshall Senior High	Public	8-12	1510 14th St NW	Rochester	55901	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-5400	1,521	74	20.6	42.5%	738 (48.5%)	317 (20.8%)	133 (8.7%)	208 (13.7%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	118 (7.8%)	48.4	268^th of 480 public high schools	44.2%					(n/a)	22.1	22.1	53.9	53.9	30.7	30.7	$12,155
Project Search Mayo Clinic	Public	12	615 7th Street SW	Rochester	55902	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 512-0608	9	1	9.0	33.3%	7 (77.8%)	1 (11.1%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$4,107
Mayo Senior High	Public	8-12	1420 11th Ave SE	Rochester	55904	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-5500	1,820	80	22.7	29.0%	1,088 (59.8%)	169 (9.3%)	288 (15.8%)	132 (7.3%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	135 (7.4%)	78.2	86^th of 480 public high schools	82.1%					(n/a)	41.9	41.9	61.8	61.8	47.7	47.7	$12,352
Rochester Academy-Idp Living(RAIL)	Public	11-12	1200 Broadway Ave S	Rochester	55904	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-5650	73	13	5.7	68.5%	44 (60.3%)	14 (19.2%)	8 (11.0%)	5 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)								(n/a)							$22,359
RPS Online High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	2435 20th St SE	Rochester	55904	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(507) 328-4830	201	18	11.1	56.7%	98 (48.8%)	50 (24.9%)	21 (10.4%)	13 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.5%)	25.5	368^th of 480 public high schools	23.3%					(n/a)	6.7	6.7	47.6	47.6	10.0	10.0
Care & Treatment at ESC	Public	5-12	334 16th St SE	Rochester	55904	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-4541	5	1	5.0		3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$15,298

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