- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mandan, ND
Brave Center Academy
Federal NCES profile for Brave Center Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 381182000858
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brave Center Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Mandan · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 50
- students enrolled
Brave Center Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brave Center Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Mandan, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Brave Center Academy grew from 49 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (+14.3%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 381182000858 · Mandan, ND High · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 25:1 · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandan High School (1,175 students)
Brave Center Academy grew from 49 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (+14.3%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Brave Center Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandan High Sc
Mandan High School
1,175 students
- Mandan Middle
Mandan Middle School
1,003 students
- Ft Lincoln Ele 455
Ft Lincoln Elementary School
455 students
- Red Trail Elem 438
Red Trail Elementary School
438 students
- Lewis and Clar 379
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
379 students
- This school 50
Brave Center Academy
50 students
What this shows Brave Center Academy reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brave Center Academy compares
Brave Center Academy 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 112% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 112% above state mean
Top 99% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.0%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Brave Center Academy is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Mandan 1 reports $14,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brave Center Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mandan Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ft Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Trail Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brave Center Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Mandan
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~50 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brave Center Academy
How many students attend Brave Center Academy?
Brave Center Academy has 50 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mandan, ND. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brave Center Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Brave Center Academy is 25:1, which is 112% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brave Center Academy?
The largest demographic group at Brave Center Academy is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Mandan, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brave Center Academy?
Brave Center Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brave Center Academy rank among high schools in Mandan?
By Resource Investment Index, Brave Center Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Mandan, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mandan on the city page.
What other schools are in Mandan 1?
Besides Brave Center Academy, Mandan 1 also operates Mandan High School (1,175 students), Mandan Middle School (1,003 students), and Ft Lincoln Elementary School (455 students). See the Mandan 1 district page for the complete list.