Grand Forks Central High School is a public senior high school in the Grand Forks Public Schools district. It is located in downtown Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Serving 1,091 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 32% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,091 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 20% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Central High School's student population of 1,091 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,091 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1881
Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing together to enrich the world.
School Rankings
Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.58, 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
#179 out of 449 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
14%
7%
Black
5%
5%
White
62%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knights
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #179 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 86%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Central High School?
1,091 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Central High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
School Reviews
5 2/28/2012
most excellent,but i never recieved my yearbook from 1984. it was paid for.
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