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#307 of 451 schools in ND
Community Alternative High School
High School · Grand Forks 1 · Grand Forks, ND
A Grand Forks 1 high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Stanford Road, Grand Forks, ND 58203
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 42.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Community Alternative High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Community Alternative High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Forks), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,905
Median home value
$202,500
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
35.9%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,171 | Compare → |
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,091 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| East Grand Forks Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 588 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grand Forks 1
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #14 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Community Alternative High School is listed in GRAND FORKS 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Community Alternative High School
Community Alternative High School is a public high school in Grand Forks, ND, part of Grand Forks 1, serving approximately 82 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #307 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Community Alternative High School
What grades does Community Alternative High School serve?
Community Alternative High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Community Alternative High School?
Community Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Alternative High School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Community Alternative High School rank in ND?
Community Alternative High School ranks #307 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Community Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Community Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Community Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Community Alternative High School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Community Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Community Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Community Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Community Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Community Alternative High School?
42.7% of students at Community Alternative High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Grand Forks County
- Phone
- (701) 795-2777
- 4-Year Graduation
- 42.0%
- Area population (ZIP 58203)
- 16,308
- Area average commute
- 14.5 min
- Area median age
- 28.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 58203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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