- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mandan, ND
Mandan High School
Federal NCES profile for Mandan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 381182000387
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mandan High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Mandan · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mandan 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, Mandan High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Mandan, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Mandan High School held near 1,152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 73.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 381182000387 · Mandan, ND High · MID · TRAD
1,175 enr · 16.1:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandan Middle School (1,003 students)
Mandan High School held near 1,152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 73.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Mandan High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mandan High School
1,175 students
- Mandan Middle
Mandan Middle School
1,003 students
- Ft Lincoln Ele 455
Ft Lincoln Elementary School
455 students
- Red Trail Elem 438
Red Trail Elementary School
438 students
- Lewis and Clar 379
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
379 students
- Roosevelt Elem 284
Roosevelt Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Mandan High School reports 1,175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mandan High School compares
Mandan 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 32% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,175 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,175
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 88% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$14,124
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Mandan High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Mandan 1 reports $14,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mandan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Trail Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mandan High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Mandan
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 (~1,175 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mandan High School
How many students attend Mandan High School?
Mandan High School has 1,175 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mandan, ND. CCD year-over-year: 1,138 (2022-23) → 1,152 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mandan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mandan High School is 16.1:1, which is 36% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mandan High School?
19.1% of students at Mandan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mandan High School?
The largest demographic group at Mandan High School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Mandan, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mandan High School?
Mandan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Mandan High School rank among high schools in Mandan?
By Resource Investment Index, Mandan High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Mandan, 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 Mandan on the city page.
What other schools are in Mandan 1?
Besides Mandan High School, Mandan 1 also operates Mandan Middle School (1,003 students), Ft Lincoln Elementary School (455 students), and Red Trail Elementary School (438 students). See the Mandan 1 district page for the complete list.