Century High School

1000 E Century Ave
Bismarck, ND 58503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,427 students in grades 9-12, Century High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 95% (Top 5% in ND)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Century High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

School Overview

Century High School's student population of 1,427 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,427 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
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School Rankings

Century High School ranks within the top 20% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Century High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#82 out of 461 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Century High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Century High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Century High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Century High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
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American Indian
4%
11%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
6%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
83%
72%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Century High School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Century High School and public school graduation rate of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Century High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Century High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Century High School's ranking?
Century High School is ranked #82 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Century High School often compared to?
Century High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Legacy High School, Bismarck High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Century High School?
The graduation rate of Century High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Century High School?
1,427 students attend Century High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Century High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Century High School?
Century High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Century High School offer ?
Century High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Century High School part of?
Century High School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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