Enrollment
284
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Grafton, ND
Grafton High School
Federal NCES profile for Grafton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380040600924
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grafton High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Grafton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grafton High School has class sizes larger than 76% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grafton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Grafton, ND.
School address
District: Grafton 18 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380040600924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grafton High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grafton High School
Grafton High School is a mid-sized high school in Grafton, North Dakota, enrolling 284 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 284 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #37, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Grafton 18 spends $11,631 per pupil, 37% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Grafton 18 also operates Century Elementary School (532 students) and Grafton Junior High School (137 students) alongside Grafton 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 Grafton High School compares
Grafton 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▲ 25% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 76% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$11,631
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.
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 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Grafton High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grafton 18, which includes Grafton High School.
$11,631
Per student
-37%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 55.5%
Federal 23.5%
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 Grafton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grafton Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grafton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~284 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grafton High School
How many students attend Grafton High School?
Grafton High School has 284 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grafton, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grafton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grafton High School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grafton High School?
35.2% of students at Grafton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grafton High School?
The largest demographic group at Grafton High School is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Grafton, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grafton High School?
Grafton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grafton High School rank among public schools in Grafton?
By Resource Investment Index, Grafton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Grafton, 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 Grafton on the city page.
Is Grafton High School a good school?
Grafton High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Grafton 18?
Besides Grafton High School, Grafton 18 also operates Century Elementary School (532 students) and Grafton Junior High School (137 students). See the Grafton 18 district page for the complete list.
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