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Century High School (Closed 2023)

20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
Century High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
≤5%
40%
(18-19)
15-19%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)
16%
12%
Hispanic
(19-20)
78%
55%
Black
(19-20)
1%
5%
White
(19-20)
n/a
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
4%
4%
n/a
(19-20)
≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
62%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Century High School?
The graduation rate of Century High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Century High School?
133 students attend Century High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Century High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Century High School offer ?
Century High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Century High School part of?
Century High School is part of Alhambra Unified School District.

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