- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alexander, ND
Alexander High School
Federal NCES profile for Alexander High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380176000004
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 114
- students enrolled
Alexander High School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alexander 2 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380176000004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Alexander High School grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 380176000004 · Alexander, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 10.4:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexander Elementary School (195 students)
Alexander High School grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Alexander High School compares
Alexander High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 12% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 39% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,664
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 114 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Alexander High School is about as mixed as the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Alexander 2 reports $16,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Alexander
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander High School
How many students attend Alexander High School?
Alexander High School has 114 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alexander, ND. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander High School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander High School?
24.8% of students at Alexander High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander High School?
The largest demographic group at Alexander High School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Alexander, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander High School?
Alexander High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Alexander 2?
Besides Alexander High School, Alexander 2 also operates Alexander Elementary School (195 students). See the Alexander 2 district page for the complete list.