Bismarck High School vs. Century High School
Should I attend Bismarck High School or Century High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bismarck High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Century High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,239 students in grades 9-12, Bismarck High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Serving 1,332 students in grades 9-12, Century High School ranks in the top 30% 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 63% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,239 students
1,332 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
82 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#358 out of 459 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#101 out of 459 schools in ND
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
63%
Graduation Rate
91%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
377
336
Grade 10 Students
335
367
Grade 11 Students
256
335
Grade 12 Students
271
294
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
12%
3%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
74%
85%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%