- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plaza, ND
North Shore Plaza High School
Federal NCES profile for North Shore Plaza High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380005800507
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Shore Plaza High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 78
- students enrolled
North Shore Plaza High School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lewis and Clark 161 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380005800507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
North Shore Plaza High School shrank from 72 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 7.8 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 380005800507 · Plaza, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
78 enr · 11.1:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: North Shore Plaza Elementary School (136 students)
North Shore Plaza High School shrank from 72 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE held 7.8 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
North Shore Plaza High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Shore Pl
North Shore Plaza Elementary School
136 students
- Berthold High
Berthold High School
98 students
- Berthold Eleme
Berthold Elementary School
96 students
- This school
North Shore Plaza High School
78 students
What this shows North Shore Plaza High School reports 78 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Shore Plaza High School compares
North Shore Plaza High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 46% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 47% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$18,713
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, North Shore Plaza High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Lewis and Clark 161 reports $18,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Shore Plaza High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Plaza Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berthold High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berthold Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Shore Plaza High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Plaza
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~78 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Shore Plaza High School
How many students attend North Shore Plaza High School?
North Shore Plaza High School has 78 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plaza, ND. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Shore Plaza High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Shore Plaza High School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Shore Plaza High School?
15.3% of students at North Shore Plaza 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 Shore Plaza High School?
The largest demographic group at North Shore Plaza High School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Plaza, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Shore Plaza High School?
North Shore Plaza High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lewis and Clark 161?
Besides North Shore Plaza High School, Lewis and Clark 161 also operates North Shore Plaza Elementary School (136 students), Berthold High School (98 students), and Berthold Elementary School (96 students). See the Lewis and Clark 161 district page for the complete list.