CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, a heavily attended secondary school in Grand Forks, North Dakota, one of the schools within GRAND FORKS 1, works with 1,115 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 220 students per school, that is 407% bigger than typical.

Across the 18 schools in GRAND FORKS 1 (7,811 students total), CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL records that 60% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school lists 15% multiracial, 14% Hispanic, 5% Black, 3% Native American. By comparison, Grand Forks County as a whole is about 83% White, so the school skews meaningfully less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL lists 82 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.1:1, putting CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 34% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the surrounding community, Grand Forks County reports that median household earnings sit near $68,075, 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Grand Forks County runs 30 public schools (combined enrollment of about 9,731 students), of which CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is one.

The closest other public school is PHOENIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, roughly 0.5 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a downtown site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL has edged up 9%, going from 1,020 students in 2018 to 1,115 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share decreased from 76% to 60%.

On this page, posts here usually surface around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.