Very Good
#143 of 451 schools in ND
Top 32% in state
Northern Cass High School
High School · Northern Cass 97 · Hunter, ND
A Northern Cass 97 high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16021 18th St SE, Hunter, ND 58048
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northern Cass High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northern Cass 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low88/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,000
Median home value
$166,700
Median rent
$625/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
90.4%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58048; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Northern Cass 97
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,453NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northern Cass High School is listed in NORTHERN CASS 97; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northern Cass High School
Northern Cass High School is a public high school in Hunter, ND, part of Northern Cass 97, serving approximately 201 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northern Cass High School
What grades does Northern Cass High School serve?
Northern Cass High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northern Cass High School?
Northern Cass High School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Cass High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Cass High School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northern Cass High School rank in ND?
Northern Cass High School ranks #143 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Northern Cass High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern Cass High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Northern Cass High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern Cass High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northern Cass High School a charter school?
No, Northern Cass High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northern Cass High School a Title I school?
No, Northern Cass High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Cass High School?
7.5% of students at Northern Cass 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
- 201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Phone
- (701) 874-2322
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 58048)
- 478
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 58048; 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
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