- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fargo, ND
North High School
Federal NCES profile for North High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380678000205
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Fargo · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North High School has class sizes larger than 74% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Fargo, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
North High School held near 1,112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 81.0 → 84.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 380678000205 · Fargo, ND High · MID · TRAD
1,110 enr · 13.9:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Fargo Davies High School (1,277 students)
North High School held near 1,112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 81.0 → 84.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
North High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fargo Davies H
Fargo Davies High School
1,277 students
- This school
North High School
1,110 students
- Discovery Midd
Discovery Middle School
992 students
- South High Sch
South High School
898 students
- Ben Franklin M
Ben Franklin Middle School
873 students
- Carl Ben Eiels
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
677 students
What this shows North High School reports 1,110 students on the CCD universe file.
How North High School compares
North 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 32% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,110 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,110
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 74% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$17,740
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 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 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, North High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Fargo 1 reports $17,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo Davies High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Franklin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Ben Eielson Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Fargo
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Fargo Davies High School
Standard public school
1,277 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
South High School
Standard public school
898 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Dakota High School
Standard public school
127 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Fargo 9-12 Virtual Academy
Standard public school
113 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 (~1,110 students)
Frequently asked questions about North High School
How many students attend North High School?
North High School has 1,110 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fargo, ND. CCD year-over-year: 1,083 (2022-23) → 1,112 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North High School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North High School?
19.3% of students at North High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North High School?
The largest demographic group at North High School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Fargo, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North High School?
North High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 North High School rank among high schools in Fargo?
By Resource Investment Index, North High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Fargo, 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 Fargo on the city page.
What other schools are in Fargo 1?
Besides North High School, Fargo 1 also operates Fargo Davies High School (1,277 students), Discovery Middle School (992 students), and South High School (898 students). See the Fargo 1 district page for the complete list.