- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
🌟 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Magic City Campus High School held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.2 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 381303000442 · Minot, ND High · MID · TRAD
1,086 enr · 18.4:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Campus School (1,085 students)
Magic City Campus High School held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.2 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Magic City Campus High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Magic City Campus High School
1,086 students
- Central Campus
Central Campus School
1,085 students
- Erik Ramstad M
Erik Ramstad Middle School
584 students
- Jim Hill Middl
Jim Hill Middle School
505 students
- John Hoeven El
John Hoeven Elementary School
504 students
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary School
461 students
What this shows Magic City Campus High School reports 1,086 students on the CCD universe file.
How Magic City Campus High School compares
Magic City Campus 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,223
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
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.
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
District finance for Minot 1 reports $15,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,086 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 933 (2022-23) → 967 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
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 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 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.
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.