Red River High School
2211 17th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND, 58201-5299 -  Map
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School Overview:
Definition of Terms Red River High School
School Level High school
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Grand Forks County, ND
Students & Faculty
Total Students 1227 students
% Male / % Female 53%  /  47%
Total Classroom Teachers 83 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 311 students
Grade 10 - 327 students
Grade 11 - 303 students
Grade 12 - 286 students
This School (ND) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:15 1:15
Students by Ethnicity
This School (ND) School Average
% American Indian 2% 10%
% Asian 2% n/a
% Hispanic 1% 1%
% Black 1% 1%
% White 94% 85%
Additional Student Information
This School (ND) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 10% 23%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 4% 8%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a n/a
School Performance:
(ND) Statewide Testing Performance
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School District:
School District Name Grand Forks 1 School District
This School's Agency (ND) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 19 2
Number of Students Managed 7,525 students 184 students
District Total Revenue $65,738,000 $1,833,000
District Expenditure $64,912,000 $1,818,000
District Revenue / Student $8,736 $22,228
District Expenditure / Student $8,626 $20,049
District Graduation Rates 94% 100%
School Notes:
  • Red River High School (RRHS) is an American high school located in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
  • The athletic teams are known as "The Roughriders".
  • The "Red River" in the school's name refers to the Red River of the North which flows on the east side of the city. The name "Roughriders" is a reference to former President Theodore Roosevelt who spent a portion of his life in what would become western North Dakota.
  • Academics: RRHS offers classes in an extensive range of academic fields. The school also offers Advanced Placement classes in several areas of study.
  • Athletics: The athletic teams at RRHS are known as "The Roughriders".
  • Sports offered: Speech and Debate, Cross-Country (boys and girls), Basketball (boys and girls), Football (boys), Gymnastics (girls)*, Hockey (boys and girls)*, Track and Field (boys and girls), Soccer (boys and girls), Swimming (boys and girls)*, Golf (girls), Tennis (boys and girls).
  • *RRHS and Central High School have combined teams in several sporting areas due to low participation numbers known as the "Knightriders".
  • Championships: State Class 'A' boys basketball: 1969; State Class 'A' girls basketball: 1988; State boys hockey: 1974, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2005; State boys soccer: 2002, 2005; State Class 'A' boys track and field: 1983, 1992.
  • Published Media: The RRHS school administration publishes a monthly newsletter titled The Big Red Letter which is mailed to parents. This newsletter contains news about academics, athletics, activities, and important notices.
  • The student-run Rider's Digest is the school newspaper. On average, it is published three times per school year. It includes information pertaining to recent school events and contains student input. The newspaper editing council provides education and training in newspaper layout, publishing, writing, and advertising.
  • Every year, the Red River Epilogue is offered to students. This yearbook is edited and compiled by students with the help of an advisor. It is usually offered for sale in the school store at the end of the next school year, but is sometimes delayed further into the year. The yearbook contains not only student photographs, but also snapshots from throughout the year and information on worldwide events that occurred.
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School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (58201)
School Zip (58201) (ND) State Average
Population (Approximate) 32,504 people 581,380 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 40% 24%
Population Average Age 33 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.3 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $37,774 $36,425
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.9 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 34 years old 37 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 54% / 46% 62% / 38%
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  Nearby Schools:

1. Central High School - 1109 students - view location
2. Community Alt High School - 81 students - view location
3. East Grand Forks Senior High School - 581 students - view location
4. Thompson High School - 218 students - view location
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