Century High School is a public high school located in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. It is a member of Independent School District #535 with more than 1,600 students. More than 80 languages are spoken in ISD 535. Century High School is one of three public high schools in Rochester.
Serving 1,608 students in grades 9-12, Century High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,608 students
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 30% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Century Senior High serves the northern part of Rochester, MN, encompassing an area of approximately 119.7 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.8 miles from the school to the attendance zone's edge, extending up to 14.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Century High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Century High School's student population of 1,608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,608 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
86 teachers
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Century High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
School Mascot
The Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Century High School often compared to?
Century High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mayo High School, John Marshall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN 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 Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Century High School?
1,608 students attend Century High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Century High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Century High School offer ?
Century High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Century High School part of?
Century High School is part of Rochester Public School District.
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