Minot High School is a public high school in Minot, North Dakota, and serves the majority of the city. A second public high school, Minot North, opened in August 2024 with students from the northern portion of the city and Minot Air Force Base, thirteen miles north.
Serving 1,086 students in grades 9-12, Minot High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
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 58% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,086 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 5% in ND)
- Math Proficiency: 29%
- Reading Proficiency: 58%
- Attendance Zone: MAGIC CITY CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Minot, ND, covering approximately 136.1 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 15 minutes and an average distance of 6.2 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the zone is located 14.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minot High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Minot High School's student population of 1,086 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,086 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1887
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Minot High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)58%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
4%
5%
White
76%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
83.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Magicians
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Minot High School often compared to?
Minot High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nedrose 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 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minot High School?
The graduation rate of Minot High School is 92%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 83.2%.
How many students attend Minot High School?
1,086 students attend Minot High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Minot High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minot High School?
Minot High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Minot High School offer ?
Minot High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Minot High School part of?
Minot High School is part of Minot 1 School District.
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