Enrollment
1,563
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hillsboro, OR
Century High School
Federal NCES profile for Century High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410002301248
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Century High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Century High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Century High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Hillsboro, OR.
School address
District: Hillsboro Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 410002301248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Century High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Century High School
Century High School is a large high school in Hillsboro, Oregon, enrolling 1,563 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 88% of Oregon schools and 25% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,563 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 26 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hillsboro's high schools, it stands alongside Glencoe High School (1,492 students): Century High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 21.3:1).
Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Glencoe High School (1,492 students) and Liberty High School (1,459 students) alongside Century High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Century High School compares
Century High School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 32% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,563 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,563
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Oregon - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$15,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 38.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
Asian 11.7%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Century High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsboro Sd 1j, which includes Century High School.
$15,087
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 51.0%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Century High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glencoe High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Jr High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J W Poynter Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Hillsboro
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,563 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Century High School
How many students attend Century High School?
Century High School has 1,563 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hillsboro, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Century High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Century High School is 22:1, which is 25% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Century High School?
35.8% of students at Century High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Century High School?
The largest demographic group at Century High School is White at 38.2% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Century High School?
Century High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Century High School rank among high schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Century High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Hillsboro, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hillsboro on the city page.
Is Century High School a good school?
Century High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hillsboro Sd 1j?
Besides Century High School, Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Glencoe High School (1,492 students), Liberty High School (1,459 students), and Hillsboro High School (1,327 students). See the Hillsboro Sd 1j district page for the complete list.
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