Century High

1,708 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Century High School, located in Santa Ana, California, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the Santa Ana Unified School District. Known for its distinct architectural campus and diverse student body, the school offers a wide array of academic and extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, often highlighting its commitment to college readiness through various honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and specialized career technical education pathways.

Beyond its academic offerings, Century High is deeply integrated into the local Santa Ana community, fostering a strong sense of school spirit through its athletic programs, performing arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. The school focuses on holistic development, encouraging students to engage in civic responsibility and personal growth. By prioritizing inclusivity and academic achievement, Century High strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

1,708

Total Students

97.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Century High
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	1,647
Black	6
Asian	33
Two or More	7
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,647 (96.5 %)
Asian
33 (1.9 %)
White
8 (0.5 %)
Two or More
7 (0.4 %)
Black
6 (0.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)568-7000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,708
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	108

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 414

Grade 10 384

Grade 11 351

Grade 12 559