Enrollment
319
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Casselton, ND
Central Cass High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Cass High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380409000100
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Cass High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Casselton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Cass High School has class sizes larger than 88% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Cass High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Casselton, ND.
School address
District: Central Cass 17 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380409000100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.7%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Cass High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Cass High School
Central Cass High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Casselton, North Dakota, enrolling 319 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.9:1 is larger than about 88% of North Dakota schools and 35% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.7% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the North Dakota average.
Enrollment of 319 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #36.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 9/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Central Cass 17 spends $12,016 per pupil, 35% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Central Cass 17 also operates Central Cass Elementary School (364 students) and Central Cass Middle School (343 students) alongside Central Cass High 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 Cass High School compares
Central Cass High 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 69% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 88% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,016
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Central Cass High School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Cass 17, which includes Central Cass High School.
$12,016
Per student
-35%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 56.0%
Federal 9.3%
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 Cass High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Cass Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Cass Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Cass High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Cass High School
How many students attend Central Cass High School?
Central Cass High School has 319 students enrolled. It is a high school in Casselton, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Cass High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Cass High School is 15.9:1, which is 35% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Cass High School?
8.7% of students at Central Cass High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Cass High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Cass High School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Casselton, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Cass High School?
Central Cass High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Cass High School rank among public schools in Casselton?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Cass High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Casselton, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Casselton on the city page.
Is Central Cass High School a good school?
Central Cass High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Dakota schools. 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 Central Cass 17?
Besides Central Cass High School, Central Cass 17 also operates Central Cass Elementary School (364 students) and Central Cass Middle School (343 students). See the Central Cass 17 district page for the complete list.
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