Century High School (Oregon)

Century High School (CHS) is located in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States. Academics In 2020, 88% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma, and the school has a five-year completion rate of 96%. CCP Several College and Career Pathway (CCP) learning areas are available at Century, including Health Sciences, Informational Technology, Drafting, Web Design, Civic and Community Services, Business & Marketing, Culinary Arts & Hospitality, FAME (Fine Arts), Early Childhood Education, and Leadership-Student Government. The CCP classes give students time to work on their senior project, which must be completed before they can graduate. Extracurricular activities State Championships Girls' Swimming: 2014, 2015 Softball: 2011 Speech and Debate: 2008, 2011 Sports Century's softball team competed in the 2010 state championship game, losing to Glencoe. In 2011, the softball team won the state championship, the first team title in any sport for Century. The school's football team began in 1997 with home games at Hare Field until the 1999 season when Hillsboro Stadium opened. In 2020, the multipurpose grass field at Century High School was renovated with new turf, lighting, and a new scoreboard. They currently play their home games at this field. A second soccer field was added in 2030 to accommodate more teams. The school's lacrosse team (club sport) currently plays their home games at the same field. They played their home games at Hillsboro Stadium until 2020. In 2014, Century's girls' swimming team took first place in the state of Oregon, the second state championship of any sport in the school. There have also been several individual triumphs in the state championships in track and field. In 2009, Logan Kotzian won state in both the 100m and 200m dash becoming Century's fastest-ever student. In 2012, Century placed first in women's long jump, second in women's high jump, and second in women's pole vault. Century high school also has teams in cheerleading, cross country, dance, soccer, volleyball, wrestling, basketball, baseball, golf, and tennis. Arts The arts department at Century has several bands, a group musical, a choir, and JagTV journalism, among other programs. The marching band participates in many parades. There was a theater program, known as the Century Theater Company, but this was defunded and removed in 2025. Band and Colorguard The Century High School band is led by Director Jim Dunlop. The Winter Percussion Ensemble has gone to the Winter Guard International World Championships three times in recent years, placing fifth (in 2004) and 17th. In 2007, the school took 19th in the world. In 2013 they placed first in A class at the NWAPA Winter championships. School bands have performed at places such as the USS Missouri, Prince Kuhio Day Parade in Hawaii, the University of Nevada, and at the Hard Rock Cafe. The band program also includes three jazz bands and as of 2015, a Century Winter Brass Line (the first in the northwest) led by director Tim Ray. Century's Colorguard and Winterguard are in open class in the NWOC. They also visited Winter Guard International in the past. Century's drama department puts on an annual one-act play festival in addition to standard plays each year. The group musical has won international competitions and many state titles. The chess team has placed as high as tenth nationally. School Publication The school's media group, JagMedia, produces content published on social media platforms such as YouTube and Instagram, as well as on their own JagMedia website. In 2022, the student-led JagTV team began attracting large attention from school students. They continue to make videos consisting of interviews, podcasts, and other entertainment-based videos. This team was led by Shelby Coleman and Dathan Ho. Speech and debate In 2008, the cross-examination team took first place at state. In 2011, a student earned first place in Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate at state. Demographics Notable alumni Jonathan Brookins (2003), former UFC fighter Chehales Tapscott (2008), basketball player who plays professionally overseas Savannah Outen (2009), singer References External links Century High School band website Century High School wrestling website