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NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

801 17th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102 · (701) 446-2400 · Cass County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL1,110 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,110
High
DISTRICT 705 · STATE 220
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
84 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 16.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
27%
302 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 37%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
314
Grade 10
282
Grade 11
248
Grade 12
266
Student demographics
White
86878%
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 70%
Hispanic
676%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 8%
Black
666%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 6%
Asian
242%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 2%
Two+
555%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Native American
272%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 11%
Pacific Islander
30%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
58152%
Female
52948%

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Test scores

ND A+ 2024-25 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
38.0%
ND avg 38.7%
Math
41.0%
ND avg 40.0%
Source: ND A+. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,110
+212 (+24%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
was 13.2:1
% White
78%
was 84%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
6%
was 5%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

As a big senior high in Fargo, North Dakota, NORTH HIGH SCHOOL educates 1,110 students from grades 9 through 12, one of the schools within FARGO 1. Compared to the state average of about 220 students per school, that is 405% bigger than typical.

FARGO 1 runs 26 schools in total, collectively educating 11,443 students. NORTH HIGH SCHOOL is one of those campuses.

Demographically, NORTH HIGH SCHOOL shows that 78% of the student body identifies as White; the rest reads as 6% Hispanic, 6% Black, 5% multiracial, 2% Native American.

In terms of school funding signals, The school employs 84 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.2:1. The state averages around 16.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 27% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Cass County indicate median household earnings sit near $75,555, roughly 43% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. NORTH HIGH SCHOOL is one of 66 public schools in Cass County (combined enrollment of about 27,826 students).

Nearest neighbor: WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, around 0.2 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a metropolitan area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 24%: 898 students in 2018 compared to 1,110 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share shrank from 84% to 78%.

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Cass County at a glance

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Population
193,400
Census ACS
Median income
$75,555
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
66
27,826 students

Quick facts

School name
NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
District
FARGO 1
Address
801 17th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
Phone
(701) 446-2400
County
Cass County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,110
Teachers (FTE)
84
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
302 (27%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
380678000205
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in FARGO 1
Other schools in Fargo
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Frequently asked questions

About NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
How large is NORTH HIGH SCHOOL?
NORTH HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,110 students in grades 09-12.
Is NORTH HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
NORTH HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at NORTH HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 13.2:1 students per teacher at NORTH HIGH SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at NORTH HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at NORTH HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 78% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is NORTH HIGH SCHOOL in?
NORTH HIGH SCHOOL is part of FARGO 1.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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