Century High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≥90%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)16%
12%
Hispanic
(19-20)78%
55%
Black
(19-20)1%
5%
White
(19-20)n/a
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
4%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
62%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Century High School?
The graduation rate of Century High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Century High School?
133 students attend Century High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Century High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Century High School offer ?
Century High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Century High School part of?
Century High School is part of Alhambra Unified School District.
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