Enrollment
1,190
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Forks, ND
Red River High School
Federal NCES profile for Red River High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380813000261
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red River High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Grand Forks · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Red River High School has class sizes larger than 83% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red River High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Grand Forks, ND.
School address
District: Grand Forks 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380813000261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.1%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red River High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Red River High School
Red River High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Grand Forks, North Dakota, enrolling 1,190 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Dakota, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,190 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 26 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #4.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Two or More (10%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Grand Forks 1 spends $14,844 per pupil, 20% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Grand Forks's high schools, it stands alongside Central High School (1,115 students): Red River High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 13.3:1).
Grand Forks 1 also operates Central High School (1,115 students) and Schroeder Middle School (569 students) alongside Red River 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 Red River High School compares
Red River 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 43% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,190 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,190
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 83% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$14,844
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 68.6%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 7.1%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Red River High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Forks 1, which includes Red River High School.
$14,844
Per student
-20%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 53.5%
Federal 19.2%
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 Red River High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schroeder Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red River High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Grand Forks
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,190 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Red River High School
How many students attend Red River High School?
Red River High School has 1,190 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Forks, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red River High School is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red River High School?
16.1% of students at Red River High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red River High School?
The largest demographic group at Red River High School is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Grand Forks, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red River High School?
Red River High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Red River High School rank among high schools in Grand Forks?
By Resource Investment Index, Red River High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Grand Forks, 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 Grand Forks on the city page.
Is Red River High School a good school?
Red River High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota. 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 Grand Forks 1?
Besides Red River High School, Grand Forks 1 also operates Central High School (1,115 students), Schroeder Middle School (569 students), and Discovery Elementary School (567 students). See the Grand Forks 1 district page for the complete list.
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