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#266 of 451 schools in ND

Griggs County Central High School

High School · Griggs County Central 18 · Cooperstown, ND

A Griggs County Central 18 high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1207 Foster Ave NE, Cooperstown, ND 58425

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation23.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$14,313
Chronic Absenteeism25%

Students at Griggs County Central High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Griggs County Central 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,500

Median home value

$132,700

Median rent

$570/mo

College educated

30.9%

Homeownership

82.6%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58425; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
23.8% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Griggs County Central 18

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,313NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Griggs County Central High School is listed in GRIGGS COUNTY CENTRAL 18; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Griggs County Central High School

Griggs County Central High School is a public high school in Cooperstown, ND, part of Griggs County Central 18, serving approximately 80 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #266 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Griggs County Central High School

What grades does Griggs County Central High School serve?

Griggs County Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Griggs County Central High School?

Griggs County Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Griggs County Central High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Griggs County Central High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Griggs County Central High School rank in ND?

Griggs County Central High School ranks #266 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Griggs County Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Griggs County Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Griggs County Central High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Griggs County Central High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Griggs County Central High School a charter school?

No, Griggs County Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Griggs County Central High School a Title I school?

No, Griggs County Central High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Griggs County Central High School?

41.2% of students at Griggs County Central 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
80
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Griggs County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.0%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 58425)
1,446
Area median age
48.1
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 58425; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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