- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380409000100
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Casselton · Resource Index
- 48
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Central Cass High School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 380409000100 · Casselton, ND High · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 15.9:1 · 8.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Cass Elementary School (364 students)
Central Cass High School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Central Cass High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Cass E
Central Cass Elementary School
364 students
- Central Cass M
Central Cass Middle School
343 students
- This school
Central Cass High School
319 students
What this shows Central Cass High School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Cass High School compares
Central Cass High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,242
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
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.
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
District finance for Central Cass 17 reports $12,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~319 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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 48/100 (typical 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).
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.
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.