Francis Scott Key High School vs. Century High School
Should I attend Francis Scott Key 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
Francis Scott Key High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Century High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 924 students in grades 9-12, Francis Scott Key High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,140 students in grades 9-12, Century High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
924 students
1,140 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#23 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
81%
Graduation Rate
94%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
307
310
Grade 10 Students
215
277
Grade 11 Students
201
278
Grade 12 Students
201
275
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
84%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%