Enrollment
1,085
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Minot, ND
Central Campus School
Federal NCES profile for Central Campus School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 381303000433
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Campus School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Minot · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Campus School has class sizes larger than 77% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Campus School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Minot, ND.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Campus School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Campus School
Central Campus School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Minot, North Dakota, enrolling 1,085 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Dakota, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,085 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 28 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Minot's high schools, it stands alongside Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students): Central Campus School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 18.4:1).
Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students) and Erik Ramstad Middle School (584 students) alongside Central Campus School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Campus School compares
Central Campus School on the metrics families compare, against North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 35% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,085 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,085
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 77% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$15,116
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minot 1, which includes Central Campus School.
$15,116
Per student
-18%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 55.5%
Federal 15.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Central Campus School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic City Campus High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erik Ramstad Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Hoeven Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Campus School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Minot
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Magic City Campus High School
Standard public school
1,086 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
South Prairie High School
Standard public school
155 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Souris River Campus Alternative High School
Standard public school
50 students 5:1 students per teacher
Minot Public Schools 9-12 Virtual Academy
Standard public school
19 students
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,085 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Campus School
How many students attend Central Campus School?
Central Campus School has 1,085 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minot, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Campus School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Campus School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Campus School?
18.2% of students at Central Campus School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Campus School?
Central Campus School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Campus School rank among high schools in Minot?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Campus School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Minot, 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 Minot on the city page.
Is Central Campus School a good school?
Central Campus School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Minot 1?
Besides Central Campus School, Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students), Erik Ramstad Middle School (584 students), and Jim Hill Middle School (505 students). See the Minot 1 district page for the complete list.
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