Century High

www2.carrollk12.org/chs/

1,120 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Century High School, located in Sykesville, Maryland, is a public secondary school serving the Carroll County community. It operates under the Carroll County Public Schools district and serves students in grades 9 through 12. Known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, the school offers a wide range of courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities and elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond academics, Century High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that foster school spirit and personal development. The school’s facilities and educational environment are dedicated to maintaining the district's standards for student achievement, character development, and community involvement. For those seeking detailed information on school policies, schedules, or upcoming events, the school maintains an official web presence through the Carroll County Public Schools portal.

1,120

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Century High
Demographic	Student Count
White	882
Hispanic	78
Black	49
Asian	67
Two or More	35
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
882 (78.9 %)
Hispanic
78 (7.0 %)
Asian
67 (6.0 %)
Black
49 (4.4 %)
Two or More
35 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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:	No
District:	Carroll County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)386-4400
Website:	http://www2.carrollk12.org/chs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 9 275

Grade 10 295

Grade 11 305

Grade 12 245