- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hunter, ND
Northern Cass High School
Federal NCES profile for Northern Cass High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380004400138
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Cass High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hunter · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Cass High School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Cass High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hunter, ND.
School address
District: Northern Cass 97 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380004400138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Northern Cass High School grew from 189 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 380004400138 · Hunter, ND High · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 12.8:1 · 4.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Cass Elementary School (350 students)
Northern Cass High School grew from 189 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Northern Cass High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern Cass
Northern Cass Elementary School
350 students
- This school
Northern Cass High School
205 students
- Northern Cass
Northern Cass Middle School
169 students
What this shows Northern Cass High School reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Cass High School compares
Northern Cass High School is a growing 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 83% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,433
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 98.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, Northern Cass High School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Northern Cass 97 reports $13,433 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Cass High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Cass Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Cass Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Cass High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Cass High School
How many students attend Northern Cass High School?
Northern Cass High School has 205 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hunter, ND. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Cass High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Cass High School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Cass High School?
4.8% of students at Northern Cass High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Cass High School?
The largest demographic group at Northern Cass High School is White at 98.5% of enrollment, in Hunter, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Cass High School?
Northern Cass High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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).
How does Northern Cass High School rank among public schools in Hunter?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Cass High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hunter, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northern Cass 97?
Besides Northern Cass High School, Northern Cass 97 also operates Northern Cass Elementary School (350 students) and Northern Cass Middle School (169 students). See the Northern Cass 97 district page for the complete list.