Enrollment
636
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orland Park, IL
Century Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Century Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173022001597
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Century Junior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Orland Park · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 636
- students enrolled
Century Junior High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Century Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Orland Park, IL.
School address
District: Orland Sd 135 · Illinois
NCES ID 173022001597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Century Junior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Century Junior High School
Century Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Orland Park, Illinois, enrolling 636 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 636 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Orland Park's middle schools, it stands alongside Jerling Junior High School (677 students): Century Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 13.6:1).
Orland Sd 135 also operates Jerling Junior High School (677 students) and Liberty Elem School (627 students) alongside Century Junior 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 Junior High School compares
Century Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Illinois - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 636 Top 18% in Illinois - larger than 82% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173022001597
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
African American 9.3%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Century Junior High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 318:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.0%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orland Sd 135, which includes Century Junior High School.
$17,197
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.0%
State 24.0%
Federal 5.1%
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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerling Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Ridge School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orland Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Century Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Orland Park
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Century Junior High School
How many students attend Century Junior High School?
Century Junior High School has 636 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orland Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Century Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Century Junior High School is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Century Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Century Junior High School is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Orland Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Century Junior High School?
Century Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Century Junior High School rank among middle schools in Orland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Century Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Orland Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Orland Park on the city page.
Is Century Junior High School a good school?
Century Junior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Orland Sd 135?
Besides Century Junior High School, Orland Sd 135 also operates Jerling Junior High School (677 students), Liberty Elem School (627 students), and Meadow Ridge School (554 students). See the Orland Sd 135 district page for the complete list.