Francis Scott Key High School vs. Century High School
Should you attend Francis Scott Key High School or Century High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Francis Scott Key High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Century High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 931 students in grades 9-12, Francis Scott Key High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 1,083 students in grades 9-12, Century High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
931 students
1,083 students


% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%


Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
61 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#529 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#144 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70-74%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
61%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
69%


Graduation Rate
92%
≥99%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
245
251
Grade 10 Students
234
267
Grade 11 Students
255
308
Grade 12 Students
197
257
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%


% Hispanic
6%
6%


% Black
6%
5%


% White
80%
78%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%


Diversity Score
0.35
0.38


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
14%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%

