Serving 82 students in grades 9-12, Community Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Community Alternative High School's student population of 82 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Community Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Alternative High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
12%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
7%
Black
6%
5%
White
55%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Alternative High School's ranking?
Community Alternative High School is ranked #285 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Community Alternative High School is 5%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Community Alternative High School?
82 students attend Community Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Community Alternative High School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Alternative High School?
Community Alternative High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Community Alternative High School offer ?
Community Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Alternative High School part of?
Community Alternative High School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
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