Century High School is a public high school located in Bismarck, North Dakota. It serves 1,346 students and is part of the Bismarck Public Schools system. The principal is Steve Madler. The school colors are red, white, and blue. Century's mascot is the Patriot.
Serving 1,401 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 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 5% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Century High School's student population of 1,401 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
1976
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 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 461 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
3%
5%
White
83%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
1,401 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, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Century High School part of?
Century High School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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