Enrollment
1,086
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Minot, ND
Magic City Campus High School
Federal NCES profile for Magic City Campus High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 381303000442
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magic City Campus High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Minot · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Magic City Campus High School has class sizes larger than 96% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magic City Campus High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Minot, ND.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.1%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magic City Campus High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magic City Campus High School
Magic City Campus High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Minot, North Dakota, enrolling 1,086 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 96% of North Dakota schools and 56% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.1% 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 1,086 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% 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 Central Campus School (1,085 students): Magic City Campus High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.4:1 vs 14.3:1).
Minot 1 also operates Central Campus School (1,085 students) and Erik Ramstad Middle School (584 students) alongside Magic City Campus 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 Magic City Campus High School compares
Magic City Campus 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 56% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 43% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,086 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,086
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 96% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Magic City Campus High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minot 1, which includes Magic City Campus High 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 Magic City Campus High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Campus School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magic City Campus High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Central Campus School
Standard public school
1,085 students 14.3:1 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 (~1,086 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Magic City Campus High School
How many students attend Magic City Campus High School?
Magic City Campus High School has 1,086 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minot, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magic City Campus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magic City Campus High School is 18.4:1, which is 56% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magic City Campus High School?
16.1% of students at Magic City Campus High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magic City Campus High School?
The largest demographic group at Magic City Campus High School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Minot, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magic City Campus High School?
Magic City Campus High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Magic City Campus High School rank among high schools in Minot?
By Resource Investment Index, Magic City Campus High School ranks #4 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 Magic City Campus High School a good school?
Magic City Campus High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Magic City Campus High School, Minot 1 also operates Central Campus School (1,085 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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