- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410002301248
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Century High School held near 1,565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.5 → 69.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 410002301248 · Hillsboro, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,563 enr · 22:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Glencoe High School (1,492 students)
Century High School held near 1,565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.5 → 69.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Century High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Century High School
1,563 students
- Glencoe High S
Glencoe High School
1,492 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,459 students
- Hillsboro High
Hillsboro High School
1,327 students
- Evergreen Jr H
Evergreen Jr High School
728 students
- J W Poynter Mi
J W Poynter Middle School
703 students
What this shows Century High School reports 1,563 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 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 methodology
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
$16,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Hillsboro Sd 1j reports $16,743 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,459
- 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.
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 (~1,563 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,551 (2022-23) → 1,565 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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 32/100 (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 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.
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.