Northwood High School vs. Central High School
Should I attend Northwood High School or Central High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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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
Overview
Serving 137 students in grades 7-12, Northwood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
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).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
137 students
1,138 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
81 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#208 out of 459 schools in ND
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#215 out of 459 schools in ND
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
56%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
19
-
Grade 8 Students
23
-
Grade 9 Students
24
301
Grade 10 Students
24
311
Grade 11 Students
22
279
Grade 12 Students
25
247
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
4%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
94%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
10%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%