Century High School is located in Santa Ana, California. It is one of the smallest campuses in Orange County, built to house 1500 students. It was built in 1989. Its mascot is the Centurion, and the school colors are blue, silver, and green.
Serving 1,519 students in grades 9-12, 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Century High serves the southeast part of Santa Ana, CA, covering an area of approximately 10.2 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Century High School's student population of 1,519 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,519 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
School Rankings
Century High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Century High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8661 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Silver
School Mascot
Centurion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Century High School's ranking?
Century High School is ranked #8661 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Century High School often compared to?
Century High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saddleback High School, Santa Ana High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Century High School?
The graduation rate of Century High School is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Century High School?
1,519 students attend Century High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Century High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Century High School?
Century High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Santa Ana Unified School District.
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