- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Forks, ND
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380813000254
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Grand Forks · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High School has class sizes larger than 70% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Grand Forks, ND.
School address
District: Grand Forks 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380813000254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Central High School held near 1,091 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.0 → 81.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 380813000254 · Grand Forks, ND High · MID · TRAD
1,115 enr · 13.3:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Red River High School (1,190 students)
Central High School held near 1,091 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.0 → 81.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Red River High
Red River High School
1,190 students
- This school
Central High School
1,115 students
- Schroeder Midd
Schroeder Middle School
569 students
- Discovery Elem
Discovery Elementary School
567 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
549 students
- Valley Middle
Valley Middle School
508 students
What this shows Central High School reports 1,115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High School compares
Central 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 14% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,115
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 70% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.9%
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
$15,253
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
Two or More 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
African American 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Central High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Forks 1 reports $15,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red River High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schroeder Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Grand Forks
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 (~1,115 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 1,115 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Forks, ND. CCD year-over-year: 1,093 (2022-23) → 1,091 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High School?
24.2% of students at Central 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 High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Grand Forks, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Grand Forks?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Grand Forks, 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 Grand Forks on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Forks 1?
Besides Central High School, Grand Forks 1 also operates Red River High School (1,190 students), Schroeder Middle School (569 students), and Discovery Elementary School (567 students). See the Grand Forks 1 district page for the complete list.