- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sykesville, MD
Century High
Federal NCES profile for Century High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240021001161
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Century High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Sykesville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Century High has class sizes larger than 83% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Century High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Sykesville, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021001161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Century High held near 1,083 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 240021001161 · Sykesville, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,101 enr · 17.2:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Century High held near 1,083 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Century High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
1,477 students
- Manchester Val
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- Winters Mill H
Winters Mill High
1,156 students
- This school
Century High
1,101 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,007 students
- South Carroll
South Carroll High
933 students
What this shows Century High reports 1,101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Century High compares
Century High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 72% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,101 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,101
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Maryland - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Asian 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Century High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Century High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Carroll High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Century High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Sykesville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,101 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Century High
How many students attend Century High?
Century High has 1,101 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sykesville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,120 (2022-23) → 1,083 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Century High?
The student-teacher ratio at Century High is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Century High?
13.8% of students at Century High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Century High?
The largest demographic group at Century High is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Sykesville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Century High?
Century High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Century High rank among high schools in Sykesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Century High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Sykesville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sykesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Century High, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.