Century High School is a public high school located in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. It is a member of Independent School District #535 with more than 1,600 students. More than 80 languages are spoken in ISD 535. Century High School is one of three public high schools in Rochester.
Serving 1,608 students in grades 9-12, Century High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,608 students
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 30% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Century High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Century High School's student population of 1,608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,608 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
86 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Century High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
15%
12%
White
58%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Century High School often compared to?
Century High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mayo High School, John Marshall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Century High School?
The graduation rate of Century High School is 89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Century High School?
1,608 students attend Century High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Century High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Century High School offer ?
Century High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Century High School part of?
Century High School is part of Rochester Public School District.
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