- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bismarck, ND
Century High School
Federal NCES profile for Century High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380001400047
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Century High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Bismarck · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Century High School has class sizes larger than 90% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Century High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Bismarck, ND.
School address
District: Bismarck 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380001400047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Century High School held near 1,401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 85.8 → 84.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 380001400047 · Bismarck, ND High · MID · TRAD
1,406 enr · 16.5:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (1,419 students)
Century High School held near 1,401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 85.8 → 84.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Century High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
1,419 students
- This school
Century High School
1,406 students
- Bismarck High
Bismarck High School
1,367 students
- Horizon Middle
Horizon Middle School
1,124 students
- Simle Middle S
Simle Middle School
1,053 students
- Wachter Middle
Wachter Middle School
1,012 students
What this shows Century High School reports 1,406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Century High School compares
Century High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 40% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 67% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,406 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,406
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 90% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Century High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Bismarck 1 reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Century High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bismarck High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simle Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wachter Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Century High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Bismarck
3 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 (~1,406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Century High School
How many students attend Century High School?
Century High School has 1,406 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bismarck, ND. CCD year-over-year: 1,427 (2022-23) → 1,401 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Century High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Century High School is 16.5:1, which is 40% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Century High School?
9.2% of students at Century High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Century High School?
The largest demographic group at Century High School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Bismarck, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Century High School?
Century High School 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 School rank among high schools in Bismarck?
By Resource Investment Index, Century High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Bismarck, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bismarck on the city page.
What other schools are in Bismarck 1?
Besides Century High School, Bismarck 1 also operates Legacy High School (1,419 students), Bismarck High School (1,367 students), and Horizon Middle School (1,124 students). See the Bismarck 1 district page for the complete list.