Serving 73 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 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Community Alternative High School's attendance zone covers the entire Grand Forks, ND school district, encompassing approximately 79.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 9.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Community Alternative High School's student population of 73 students has declined by 15% 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
73 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≤5%
83.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
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 83.2%.
How many students attend Community Alternative High School?
73 students attend Community Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Community Alternative High School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Community Alternative High School?
Community Alternative High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
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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