Red River High School is a public high school located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. The school was originally built in 1967 for grades 10-12, and was remodeled in 1995 to accommodate grades 9- 12.
Serving 1,171 students in grades 9-12, Red River 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 39% (which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 5% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Red River High School's student population of 1,171 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
Red River High School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red River High School is 0.48, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
6%
5%
White
71%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Roughriders
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red River High School's ranking?
Red River High School is ranked #227 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Red River High School often compared to?
Red River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Red River High School?
The graduation rate of Red River High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Red River High School?
1,171 students attend Red River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Red River High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red River High School?
Red River High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Red River High School offer ?
Red River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Red River High School part of?
Red River High School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
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