Century High School
Century High School serves 1,782 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Century High School placed 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Century High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Century High School's student population of 1,782 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,782 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 78 teachers |
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School Comparison
Century High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Century High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #8158 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | n/a | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 88% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Santa Ana Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Century High School is College And Career Preparatory Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is John F. Kennedy Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Santa Ana John F. Kennedy Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 693 students
0.3 miles
1300 E. Mcfadden
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 972-5700 0.3 K-5 693 - Costa Mesa College And Career Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 207 students
0.4 miles
1669 E. Wilshire Ave. Ste 605
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 547-9986 0.4 9-12 207 - Santa Ana Madison Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 1,055 student
0.4 miles
1124 E. Hobart St.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 972-6400 0.4 K-6 1,055 - Tustin Robert Heideman Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 652 students
0.8 miles
15571 Williams St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7521 0.8 K-5 652 - Santa Ana Walker Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 447 students
0.8 miles
811 E. Bishop St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 647-2800 0.8 K-5 447
School Reviews
| 5 Century ROCKSSS!!!Best school ever!!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - galve |
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