Is Century High School a good school?

Yes. Century High School ranks in the top 7.7% of North Dakota high schools.

How many students attend Century High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,427 students attended Century High School.

What is the racial makeup of Century High School?

Students at Century High School are 83% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Century High School?

Century High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Centennial Elementary School Elementary : Elk Ridge Elementary School Elementary : Grimsrud Elementary School Elementary : Highland Acres Elementary School Elementary : Liberty Elementary School Elementary : Northridge Elementary School Elementary : Roosevelt Elementary School Middle : Horizon Middle School

Century High School in Bismarck ND

Performance Trends

Compare Details Century High School ranks better than 92.3% of high schools in North Dakota. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Bismarck 1 School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.85. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Century High School 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.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Century High School has the largest high school student body size in the Bismarck 1 School District. Racial makeup is: White (82.7%), two or more races (4.6%), American Indian (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Century High School is 16.6, which is the 2^nd best among 3 high schools in the Bismarck 1 School District. (See more...)

Compare Century High School employs 85.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Century High School is $11,892. 2 high schools in the Bismarck 1 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Century High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Century High School 1^st of 13 North Dakota public high schools. (See Century High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Bismarck 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Bismarck 1 9^th of 20 North Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Century High School

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Rank History for all students at Century High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ND State Percentile
2012	76.28	19^th	126	84.9%
2013	68.18	37^th	122	69.7%
2014	78.55	16^th	122	86.9%
2015	77.59	16^th	108	85.2%
2016	82.36	17^th	125	86.4%
2017	66.79	15^th	52	71.2%
2018	74.70	3^rd	12	75.0%
2019	80.18	2^nd	11	81.8%
2021	84.62	2^nd	11	81.8%
2022	89.91	1^st	12	91.7%
2023	81.28	3^rd	12	75.0%
2024	77.85	1^st	13	92.3%

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Rank History for White students at Century High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ND State Percentile
2018	64.28	3^rd	8	62.5%
2019	61.93	2^nd	7	71.4%
2021	78.22	1^st	5	80.0%
2022	81.77	2^nd	8	75.0%
2023	73.63	3^rd	9	66.7%
2024	72.46	2^nd	8	75.0%

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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, 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: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Century High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	765	1	1	1	6	n/a	n/a	774
1989	712	0	0	3	6	n/a	n/a	721
1990	725	0	1	2	9	n/a	n/a	737
1991	742	1	6	3	10	n/a	n/a	762
1992	799	3	6	3	7	n/a	n/a	818
1993	790	6	8	6	9	n/a	n/a	819
1994	806	4	7	6	13	n/a	n/a	836
1995	897	2	5	2	12	n/a	n/a	918
1996	897	2	5	2	12	n/a	n/a	918
1997	912	2	6	5	10	n/a	n/a	935
1998	957	3	11	5	13	n/a	n/a	989
1999	1053	3	7	3	19	n/a	n/a	1085
2000	1123	4	10	9	25	n/a	n/a	1171
2001	1154	5	12	9	24	n/a	n/a	1204
2002	1103	5	5	8	20	n/a	n/a	1141
2003	1103	5	5	8	20	n/a	n/a	1141
2004	1061	6	7	5	24	n/a	n/a	1103
2005	1080	7	11	2	20	n/a	n/a	1120
2006	1059	7	13	6	15	n/a	n/a	1100
2007	1073	10	10	6	27	n/a	n/a	1126
2008	1008	13	11	6	19	n/a	n/a	1057
2009	1024	9	10	10	28	n/a	n/a	1081
2010	1029	8	10	9	24	n/a	n/a	1080
2011	1079	6	11	0	33	2	15	1146
2012	1114	12	16	13	43	6	5	1209
2013	1135	13	14	18	34	5	9	1228
2014	1440	13	15	18	42	3	14	1545
2015	1312	22	15	28	32	1	14	1424
2016	1208	33	15	29	33	3	15	1336
2017	1098	37	18	37	24	2	10	1226
2018	1107	43	23	36	27	3	13	1252
2019	1088	35	33	39	35	3	24	1257
2020	1101	44	38	42	36	3	36	1300
2021	1134	42	34	42	42	3	49	1346
2022	1127	30	32	39	43	6	55	1332
2023	1180	42	24	49	59	7	66	1427

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	774	37.6	20.5	n/a
1989	721	36.9	19.5	n/a
1990	737	37.8	19.4	n/a
1991	762	36.8	20.7	n/a
1992	818	40.7	20.0	4.2
1993	819	44.6	18.4	5.7
1994	836	44.6	18.7	5.4
1995	918	48.3	19.0	4.6
1996	918	48.3	19.0	4.6
1997	935	50.7	18.4	4.2
1998	989	53.7	18.4	4.1
1999	1085	58.3	18.6	4.7
2000	1171	63.3	18.5	6.8
2001	1204	66.8	18.0	6.7
2002	1141	62.4	18.3	6.6
2003	1141	62.4	18.3	6.6
2004	1103	65.9	16.7	7.4
2005	1120	66.9	16.7	9.8
2006	1100	65.4	16.8	9.5
2007	1126	68.2	16.5	9.5
2008	1057	67.7	15.6	10.7
2009	1081	69.2	15.6	12.4
2010	1080	68.1	15.8	14.9
2011	1146	69.1	16.5	9.5
2012	1209	71.7	16.8	10.5
2013	1228	73.0	16.8	7.9
2014	1545	85.0	18.1	9
2015	1424	82.0	17.3	8.7
2016	1336	74.0	18.0	8.2
2017	1226	65.6	18.6	8.6
2018	1252	69.8	17.9	9.4
2019	1257	83.6	15.0	10.9
2020	1300	79.4	16.3	11.9
2021	1346	75.8	17.7	7.3
2022	1332	82.4	16.1	6.3
2023	1427	85.8	16.6	12.4

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	774	37.6	20.5	n/a
1989	721	36.9	19.5	n/a
1990	737	37.8	19.4	n/a
1991	762	36.8	20.7	n/a
1992	818	40.7	20.0	4.2
1993	819	44.6	18.4	5.7
1994	836	44.6	18.7	5.4
1995	918	48.3	19.0	4.6
1996	918	48.3	19.0	4.6
1997	935	50.7	18.4	4.2
1998	989	53.7	18.4	4.1
1999	1085	58.3	18.6	4.7
2000	1171	63.3	18.5	6.8
2001	1204	66.8	18.0	6.7
2002	1141	62.4	18.3	6.6
2003	1141	62.4	18.3	6.6
2004	1103	65.9	16.7	7.4
2005	1120	66.9	16.7	9.8
2006	1100	65.4	16.8	9.5
2007	1126	68.2	16.5	9.5
2008	1057	67.7	15.6	10.7
2009	1081	69.2	15.6	12.4
2010	1080	68.1	15.8	14.9
2011	1146	69.1	16.5	9.5
2012	1209	71.7	16.8	10.5
2013	1228	73.0	16.8	7.9
2014	1545	85.0	18.1	9
2015	1424	82.0	17.3	8.7
2016	1336	74.0	18.0	8.2
2017	1226	65.6	18.6	8.6
2018	1252	69.8	17.9	9.4
2019	1257	83.6	15.0	10.9
2020	1300	79.4	16.3	11.9
2021	1346	75.8	17.7	7.3
2022	1332	82.4	16.1	6.3
2023	1427	85.8	16.6	12.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Century High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$445 (4.2%)	$10,051 (95.8%)	$10,496
2020	$405 (3.7%)	$10,546 (96.3%)	$10,950
2021	$1,071 (9.3%)	$10,448 (90.7%)	$11,519
2022	$1,333 (11.2%)	$10,559 (88.8%)	$11,892

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Century High School

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)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 11 High schools	Ranks 3^rd of 12 High schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Century High School)	42	40	2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bismarck 1)	30	34	4%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Dakota)	33	31	2%
11th Grade Reading (Century High School)	57	64	7%
11th Grade Reading (Bismarck 1)	47	58	11%
11th Grade Reading (North Dakota)	44	51	7%
All Grades Mathematics (Century High School)	42	40	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Bismarck 1)	47	45	2%
All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)	45	39	6%
All Grades Reading (Century High School)	57	65	8%
All Grades Reading (Bismarck 1)	48	49	1%
All Grades Reading (North Dakota)	47	44	3%
All Grades Science (Century High School)	71	60	11%
All Grades Science (Bismarck 1)	63	47	16%
All Grades Science (North Dakota)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1257	1427	13.5%
African American	35	42	20%
American Indian	35	59	68.6%
Asian	33	24	27.3%
Hispanic	39	49	25.6%
Pacific Islander	3	7	133.3%
White	1088	1180	8.5%
Two or More Races	24	66	175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.9%	12.4%	1.5%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)		NDSA Reading (2024)		NDSA Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NDSA Mathematics 11th Grade	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading 11th Grade	NDSA Reading All Grades	NDSA Science 10th Grade	NDSA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Century High School	Public	9-12	1000 E Century Ave	Bismarck	58503	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 323-4900	1,427	86	16.6	12.4%	1,180 (82.7%)	42 (2.9%)	49 (3.4%)	24 (1.7%)	59 (4.1%)	7 (0.5%)	66 (4.6%)	77.8	1^st of 13 public high schools	92.3%		81.3	3^rd of 12 public high schools	75.0%	2	39.0	39.0	55.0	55.0	65.0	65.0	$11,892	$1,333	$10,559
Bismarck High School	Public	9-12	800 N 8th St	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 323-4800	1,333	78	17.0	26.7%	959 (71.9%)	37 (2.8%)	59 (4.4%)	10 (0.8%)	167 (12.5%)	12 (0.9%)	89 (6.7%)	41	9^th of 13 public high schools	30.8%		59.9	5^th of 12 public high schools	58.3%	4	28.0	28.0	45.0	45.0	50.0	50.0	$12,196	$1,442	$10,754
Legacy High School	Public	9-12	3400 E Calgary Ave	Bismarck	58503	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 323-4850	1,418	82	17.2	15.9%	1,167 (82.3%)	51 (3.6%)	37 (2.6%)	8 (0.6%)	83 (5.9%)	12 (0.8%)	60 (4.2%)	43.4	8^th of 13 public high schools	38.5%		35.4	9^th of 12 public high schools	25.0%	1	30.0	30.0	53.0	53.0	40.0	40.0	$11,158	$1,318	$9,840
Bismarck High Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	806 N Washington St	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(701) 323-4101	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$2,607	$901	$1,706
South Central Alternative High School	Public	9-12	406 S Anderson St	Bismarck	58504	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 323-4520	94	7	14.0	100.0%	38 (40.4%)	4 (4.3%)	5 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (38.3%)	2 (2.1%)	9 (9.6%)								(n/a)							$19,607	$1,235	$18,372
Mandan High School	Public	9-12	905 8th Ave NW	Mandan	58554	Morton County	Mandan 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 751-6501	1,138	73	15.5	25.0%	895 (78.6%)	32 (2.8%)	72 (6.3%)	7 (0.6%)	95 (8.3%)	5 (0.4%)	32 (2.8%)	40.4	10^th of 13 public high schools	23.1%		37.9	8^th of 12 public high schools	33.3%	2	31.0	31.0	43.0	43.0	50.0	50.0	$12,044	$276	$11,768
Mandan Virtual High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	901 Division St NW	Mandan	58554	Morton County	Mandan 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(701) 751-6500	51	1	51.0	5.9%	36 (70.6%)	2 (3.9%)	2 (3.9%)	1 (2.0%)	6 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.8%)								(n/a)							$4,046	$276	$3,769
Brave Center Academy	Public	9-12	901 Division St NW	Mandan	58554	Morton County	Mandan 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 751-6525	49	2	24.5	6.1%	37 (75.5%)	1 (2.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.2%)								(n/a)							$4,046	$276	$3,769
Marmot School 6-12	Public	6-12	701 16th Ave SW	Mandan	58554	Morton County	Marmot Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 667-1400	23	10	2.3	87.0%	12 (52.2%)	3 (13.0%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (30.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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