Serving 154 students in grades 6-12, Century Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Century Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Century Jr/sr High School's student population of 154 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1932
School Rankings
Century Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Century Jr/sr High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2940 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
6%
16%
White
86%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Century Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Century Jr/sr High School is ranked #2940 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Century Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Century Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Century Jr/sr High School?
154 students attend Century Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Century Jr/sr High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Century Jr/sr High School?
Century Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Century Jr/sr High School offer ?
Century Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Century Jr/sr High School part of?
Century Jr/sr High School is part of Century CUSD 100 School District.
School Reviews
1 7/21/2020
Bullying is bad, and the staff is scared of the kids!
2 10/27/2014
Why does this school only give verbal warnings to Bullies. hat is Not helping the situations going on.
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