Original Research by School Decision on Century High
Century High is closed and no longer enrolls students. The school was an alternative high school located in Alhambra, a mixed-character city in the western San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County.
Alhambra itself is a walkable, multicultural community with a genuine downtown anchored by Main Street, where a diverse array of restaurants, shops, and bars sit within easy reach on foot. The city is made up of distinct residential neighborhoods ranging from historic craftsman and bungalow areas to newer mixed-use developments downtown. The Civic Center Library is one of the busiest in California, and Almansor Park serves as the primary recreation hub. The local transit network includes the Alhambra Community Transit system and LA Metro bus routes, plus access to the Metrolink Station. Employment is anchored by health care and education, with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works as the largest employer.
Alhambra Unified, the parent district, continues to operate two elementary Dual Language Immersion programs—Mandarin at Northrup Elementary and Spanish at Fremont Elementary—plus a ninth-grade secondary immersion track at Alhambra High School. The district has also committed to moving forward with high school ethnic studies coursework regardless of the state funding pause, a curriculum direction distinct from districts that have paused. These are durable program choices that families considering the community would encounter.
Since Century High has closed, no current enrollment, demographic, academic performance, state testing, or graduation data are available. The school's operational status is listed as closed, meaning no admissions or programs are offered there. A parent or resident seeking information about secondary education options in Alhambra would need to explore the district's other high schools.
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