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CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL

1000 E Century Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503BISMARCK 1 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,427
Students
Total enrolled
100%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 15% vs nat'l
$17,673
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 23% vs nat'l
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 8% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,427 students in grades 09–12 in Bismarck, North Dakota.
23% above average funding
District spends $17,673 per pupil, 23% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL is a very large high in Bismarck, North Dakota, serving grades 09–12 with 1,427 students. The district invests $17,673 per student — 23% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 12% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 100% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL

1,427
Total Students
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
12%
Free Lunch
86
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution724 male · 703 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility12%
National avg 52% · 177 students
Student Composition
83%
Asian2%
White83%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black3%
Multiracial5%
Native American4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 380001400047

Academic Outcomes at CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE99
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
100%
State avg
78%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 69th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 58503

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,673Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,673
State avg
$22,170
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,776
Student Support$3,358
Administration$2,121
Operations$2,651
Other$1,767
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,673 spent per student, an estimated $7,829 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
28%
State government
55.3%
Local (property tax)
28.0%
Federal programs
16.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 100% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $17,673/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 12% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLVICTOR SOLHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+13 more
↓
Middle
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOLSIMLE MIDDLE SCHOOLWACHTER MIDDLE SCHOOLBISMARCK MIDDLE VIRTUAL ACADEMY
↓
High School
LEGACY HIGH SCHOOLBISMARCK HIGH SCHOOLSOUTH CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOLBISMARCK HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMY
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyBurleigh County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBISMARCK 1 →
Phone: (701)323-4900
NCES ID: 380001400047
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bismarck seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BISMARCK 1
High
LEGACY HIGH SCHOOL
1,418 students · 09–12
● 47 opp16% FRL
High
BISMARCK HIGH SCHOOL
1,333 students · 09–12
● 54 opp27% FRL
Mid
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,044 students · 06–08
● 47 opp14% FRL
Mid
SIMLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,040 students · 06–08
● 54 opp20% FRL
Mid
WACHTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,000 students · 06–08
● 58 opp30% FRL
Elem
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
650 students · KG–05
● 58 opp22% FRL
Elem
VICTOR SOLHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
560 students · KG–05
● 58 opp19% FRL
Elem
LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
496 students · KG–05
● 47 opp5% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1000 E Century Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.