Century High School

Century High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1000 E Century Ave,  Bismarck, ND
Bismarck School District No. 1
4.0
4.0
1,401 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A+
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
26
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
74.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
19%
State Average
11%
Science
22%
State Average
13%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
300:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
82.7%
Two or more races
4.6%
Native American
4.1%
Hispanic
3.4%
Black
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best HS For Athletes in North Dakota
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Dakota State University 358 Students
University of North Dakota 309 Students
Bismarck State College 261 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 136 Students
University of Mary 109 Students
Minnesota State University Moorhead 78 Students
Colorado State University 75 Students
Minot State University 70 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 52 Students
Montana State University 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 93 Students
Business 89 Students
Psychology 77 Students
Biology 73 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Elementary Education 35 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Engineering 28 Students
Pre-Law Studies 28 Students
Political Science and Government 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 245 Reviews
4.0 Alum
7/30/2024
I loved Century. Through the AVID program, I grew so much and felt prepared for college and my future career.
5.0 Alum
7/24/2024
I'd love to see more support, encouragement, and resources for students who would like to attend a school out of state and out of the region.
3.0 Alum
6/22/2023
A majority of the teachers at Century are very committed to giving their students a high quality education. They are always willing to help, especially the AP teachers. Century does take pride in their high academic standards and, collectively, the students typically score above average. Century is very clique-y and does seem to prioritize sports above many other student interests.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 1 Review
4.0 other
10/20/2015
Great teachers, horrible kids. I have attended two schools and the kids here are by far the worst. They are very snobby, loud, obnoxious, self-entitled, narcissistic, rich-kids. My friends and I couldn't stand the majority of these kids and couldn't wait to meet real people in life who didn't brag a...

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Century High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bismarck, ND and is served by the Bismarck School District No. 1 in North Dakota. The school has a total enrollment of 1,401 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Century High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $336,669. Discover additional schools in the area, like Burleigh County Spec Ed Unit, Bismarck High School, Legacy High School, and more. Learn more about what Bismarck has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Century High School.

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