Serving 1,138 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 5% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Central High School's student population of 1,138 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
6%
Black
6%
5%
White
67%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #215 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 94%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Central High School?
1,138 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Central High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
School Reviews
5 2/28/2012
most excellent,but i never recieved my yearbook from 1984. it was paid for.
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