- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cando, ND
North Star High School
Federal NCES profile for North Star High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380039000596
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Star High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- students per teacher
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 76
- students enrolled
North Star High School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Star 10 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380039000596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
North Star High School held near 76 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.6 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 380039000596 · Cando, ND High · SMALL · TRAD
76 enr · 9.5:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: North Star Elementary School (208 students)
North Star High School held near 76 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.6 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How North Star High School compares
North Star 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 21% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 31% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,532
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 76 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, North Star High School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for North Star 10 reports $13,532 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Star High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Star High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~76 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Star High School
How many students attend North Star High School?
North Star High School has 76 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cando, ND. CCD year-over-year: 76 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star High School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Star High School?
22.4% of students at North Star 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 Star High School?
The largest demographic group at North Star High School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Cando, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Star High School?
North Star High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 North Star 10?
Besides North Star High School, North Star 10 also operates North Star Elementary School (208 students). See the North Star 10 district page for the complete list.