Enrollment
205
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380004400138
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.8%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northern Cass High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northern Cass High School
Northern Cass High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Hunter, North Dakota, enrolling 205 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.8% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the North Dakota average.
With 205 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Among 78 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 137 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Northern Cass 97 spends $12,445 per pupil, 33% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Northern Cass 97 also operates Northern Cass Elementary School (350 students) and Northern Cass Middle School (169 students) alongside Northern Cass High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northern Cass High School compares
Northern Cass High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,445
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northern Cass 97, which includes Northern Cass High School.
$12,445
Per student
-33%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 56.2%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~205 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hunter on the city page.
Is Northern Cass High School a good school?
Northern Cass High School earns 48/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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