Century High School

Century High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1401 S Grand Ave,  Santa Ana, CA
Santa Ana Unified School District
3.8
3.7
1,615 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Parra
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
500
Verbal
520
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
22
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
44.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
1.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0%
State Average
9.9%
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
411:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.4%
Hispanic
96.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
White
<1%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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 California - Irvine 207 Students
California State University, Fullerton 184 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 156 Students
Santa Ana College 122 Students
California State University - Long Beach 120 Students
University of California - San Diego 114 Students
University of California - Berkeley 109 Students
University of California - Davis 88 Students
Chapman University 86 Students
University of Southern California 78 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 67 Students
Psychology 52 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 41 Students
Nursing 40 Students
Biology 35 Students
Education 26 Students
Criminology 23 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Elementary Education 19 Students
Sociology 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 199 Reviews
2.0 Senior
12/2/2024
If I was given the option to not attend this school when I was promoting from the 8th grade, I would choose to go somewhere else. I wish I had done more research on schools near me and the programs offered.
5.0 Alum
6/2/2024
School with many opportunities and programs for students. There are many amazing teachers and staff.
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
The school is a safe and welcoming environment that offers a one of a kind experience. The people you meet and spend your time with help you create heart touching memories.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/12/2025
GreT school full of resources for students
5.0 student
9/24/2015
Century high school is often wrongly bashed on. There are MANY teachers and staff members who truly care about the future of their students. Moreover, the school has undergone great change in recent years and yet it's negative reputation still wrongfully follows it. Newly appointed principal Mr. par...
5.0 principal
5/4/2013
Please come to visit Century High School. Century HS has made excellent academic gains and improvement. Visit our website at www.sausd.us/century.
4.0 student
4/17/2013
Century High School is one of the greatest schools. The teachers are very cooperative and helpful. The students are nice.

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Century High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Santa Ana, CA and is served by the Santa Ana Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,615 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 26% are proficient in reading. Century High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1020 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $521,931. Discover additional schools in the area, like Santa Ana High School, Tustin High School, Cesar E. Chavez High School, and more. Learn more about what Santa Ana has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Century High School.

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