Century High School

Century High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
355 Ronsdale Rd,  Sykesville, MD
Carroll County Public Schools
4.1
3.5
1,083 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
74.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
6%
State Average
24.4%
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
284:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.6%
White
78.8%
Hispanic
7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6%
Black
4.4%
Two or more races
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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.
University of Maryland - College Park 368 Students
Towson University 239 Students
Salisbury University 166 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 139 Students
James Madison University 111 Students
University of Delaware 109 Students
Penn State 107 Students
Virginia Tech 107 Students
Carroll Community College 93 Students
Loyola University Maryland 73 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 109 Students
Biology 86 Students
Psychology 84 Students
Computer Science 72 Students
Nursing 69 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Marketing 42 Students
Political Science and Government 36 Students
Finance 36 Students
Engineering 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 352 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/5/2025
The school is quite small, but that doesn't mean there aren't enough opportunities for everyone. Although I don't play any sports, I've found many clubs to be a part of and have made so many friends.
4.0 Senior
11/30/2024
My experience as Century High School was over very good. They offer many types of courses and the teachers are there to help you do the best you can. Safety has never been a problem at Century High School. The student resource officer is loved by every students and makes everyone feel safe. The facilities are always clean because they have great custodial staff. A thing I would love to see change would be a the meals served. The lunch staff do the best they work with but what they have to work with is not good ingredients.
5.0 Senior
11/5/2024
My experience at Century was overall very positive. As a student who played three sports and was in many clubs I spent a lot of time at my school. Century staff is very interactive and pleasant. I always felt comfortable to chat with my teachers and administrators. The school facility is very nice and clean as well. In addition, my counselors have been extremely helpful in the college application process.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/12/2024
After experiencing many schools throughout our years, we have had our turn at Century HS and it has been a fantastic experience! The school is very dedicated to student safety and college/career readiness. College isn’t for everyone and I appreciate that it’s not the only avenue pushed onto the stud...
1.0 parent
4/24/2022
The administration at the school falls short when it come to enforcing their policies around drug use and vaping. Century High School and its teachers offer some very good rigorous academic programs. This school caters to the well behaved and highly motivated teen.
5.0 student
4/15/2021
If you're moving to the area, I would highly recommend this school. I was only able to go to Century for a year, but after having to move away, I realized how amazing this school was. The best part was the community. Everyone at Century was nice, whether it be the students, the teachers, and guidanc...
3.0 parent
10/16/2013
Moving to the area? Check out private schools. Having had several children graduate from century high school, I have met a number of the schools teachers. Why do they have such a high passing rate for the HSA's? That's all they teach. Our children were not prepared for college. We've even had Presid...

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Century High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sykesville, MD, in the Eldersburg neighborhood, and is served by the Carroll County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,083 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Century High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $554,796. Discover additional schools in the area, like Liberty High School, South Carroll High School, Linton Springs Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Sykesville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Century High School.

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