Central High School

Central High School serves 1,091 students in grades 9-12 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, making it a substantial educational presence in this small city community. With 81 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for meaningful student-teacher interactions. Academically, Central High School holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks 186th among North Dakota's 457 high schools, placing it in the 60th percentile statewide.

The school shows stronger performance in English Language Arts, where 57% of students achieve proficiency or above across grade levels, while mathematics presents an area with room for growth, with 36% of students reaching proficiency standards. The school draws from a diverse economic community in the 58203 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $54,692 and median home values reach $195,600. About 36% of local residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting a community that values education, though the area also faces economic challenges with a 20.7% poverty rate among its 16,280 residents.

Central High School stands as an integral part of Grand Forks' educational landscape, serving families across various socioeconomic backgrounds in this close-knit North Dakota community.