- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, MN
Century Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Century Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273180002660
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Century Senior High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #21 of 25
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 42.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Century Senior High has class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Century Senior High ranks #21 of 25 schools in Rochester, MN.
School address
District: Rochester Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273180002660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Century Senior High held near 1,722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 85.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 273180002660 · Rochester, MN Other · MID · TRAD
1,608 enr · 42.3:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayo Senior High (1,787 students)
Century Senior High held near 1,722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 85.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Century Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mayo Senior Hi
Mayo Senior High
1,787 students
- This school
Century Senior High
1,608 students
- John Marshall
John Marshall Senior High
1,549 students
- Dakota Middle
Dakota Middle School
921 students
- John Adams Mid
John Adams Middle
867 students
- Willow Creek M
Willow Creek Middle
864 students
What this shows Century Senior High reports 1,608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Century Senior High compares
Century Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 42.3:1 | ▲ 168% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 40% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,608 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,608
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
42.3:1
students per teacher
- 168% above state mean
Top 98% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$14,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
African American 15.0%
Asian 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Century Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rochester Public School District reports $14,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Century Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Marshall Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dakota Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Creek Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Century Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 45.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Century Senior High
How many students attend Century Senior High?
Century Senior High has 1,608 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,698 (2022-23) → 1,722 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Century Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Century Senior High is 42.3:1, which is 168% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 169% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Century Senior High?
25.6% of students at Century Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Century Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Century Senior High is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Rochester, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Century Senior High?
Century Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Century Senior High rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Century Senior High ranks #21 of 25 schools in Rochester, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Public School District?
Besides Century Senior High, Rochester Public School District also operates Mayo Senior High (1,787 students), John Marshall Senior High (1,549 students), and Dakota Middle School (921 students). See the Rochester Public School District district page for the complete list.