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Enrollment
1,190
High
DISTRICT 793 · STATE 220
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GRAND FORKS 1·NCES 380813000261
RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
2211 17th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201 · (701) 746-2400 · Grand Forks County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL1,190 STUDENTS
A-
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Scored higher than 77% of North Dakota public high schools
- A-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded North Dakota public high schools
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
85 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.7:1 · STATE 16.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
20%
243 students
DISTRICT 38% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 302 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 315 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 281 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 292 | 25% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 49% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
ND A+ 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
42.0%
ND avg 38.7%
Math
43.0%
ND avg 40.0%
What this means: On the ND A+, North Dakota's statewide test, about 42 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 43 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all North Dakota schools, those numbers are about 39 and 40.
Source: ND A+. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL this school | 1,190 | 20.4% | N/A |
| NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Fargo | 1,110 | 27.2% | N/A |
| CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Grand Forks | 1,115 | 33.8% | N/A |
| MINOT NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Minot | 1,021 | 23.5% | N/A |
| DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOL Dickinson | 1,022 | 24.3% | N/A |
| MANDAN HIGH SCHOOL Mandan | 1,175 | 25.0% | N/A |
Matched among North Dakota high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In North Dakota | In Grand Forks County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 43.0% | #33 of 63 | N/A |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 42.0% | #29 of 63 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,190 | #8 of 168 | #1 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #29 of 45 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.5% | #8 of 45 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 20.4% | #62 of 90 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +11.1% | #13 of 26 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,190
+161 (+16%) vs 2020
+54% since 1990-91, when it was 775
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 11.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,190 | 85 | 14.0:1 | 20% (243) |
| 2023-24 | 1,171 | 87.7 | 13.3:1 | 20% (235) |
| 2022-23 | 1,137 | 80.3 | 14.2:1 | 20% (228) |
| 2020-21 | 1,029 | 87 | 11.8:1 | 17% (171) |
| 2017-18 | 1,071 | 97.6 | 11.0:1 | 24% (256) |
| 2015-16 | 1,141 | 93 | 12.3:1 | 28% (324) |
| 2010-11 | 1,142 | 85 | 13.4:1 | 26% (300) |
| 2000-01 | 1,354 | 87 | 15.6:1 | 10% (135) |
| 1990-91 | 775 | 39 | 19.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 11% (1,071 to 1,190); teachers down 13% (97.6 to 85).
About RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL is a large high school that serves part of Grand Forks, North Dakota. Classes run from 9 through 12, and the school has 1,190 students. The average for high schools in North Dakota is about 220 students, so this school is 441% above average.
RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL is part of GRAND FORKS 1, where 18 schools serve 7,811 students.
RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment is 69% White. The next largest groups are 10% multiracial, 9% Hispanic, 7% Black, and 3% Asian. In Grand Forks County overall, about 83% of residents are White. RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL has a diversity index of 51%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The count of teachers at RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL is 85 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 14.0:1. The average ratio among high schools in North Dakota is 16.1:1, higher than at this school. Around 20% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in Grand Forks County, the average is 31%.
RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL is graded A- by allk12, scoring above 77% of North Dakota public high schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
Federal survey data for Grand Forks County show that median household income is about $68,075, about 38% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 6%. A total of 30 public schools operate in Grand Forks County, serving about 9,731 students.
BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the closest public school, about 0.6 miles away in a straight line. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
Its location is classified as City: Small by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Federal counts put enrollment at 1,029 in 2020-21 and 1,190 in 2024-25, a 16% gain. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 11.8:1 in 2020-21 to 14.0:1 in 2024-25.
Discussions about RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Grand Forks County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
72,923
Census ACS
Median income
$68,075
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
30
9,731 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in GRAND FORKS 1
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,115 students
- SCHROEDER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 569 students
- DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 567 students
- SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 549 students
- VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 508 students
- CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 493 students
Other schools in Grand Forks
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,115 students
- SCHROEDER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 569 students
- DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 567 students
- SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 549 students
- VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 508 students
- CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 493 students
Other Red River High schools
One other US public school is named Red River High. RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL is the largest of the 2.
- Red River High SchoolCoushatta, LA · 349 students
Nearby schools
- BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.6 mi · 367
- CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.8 mi · 493
- LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.9 mi · 178
- VIKING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.0 mi · 328
- SCHROEDER MIDDLE SCHOOL1.3 mi · 569
- J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.3 mi · 482
Frequently asked questions
About RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOLHow many students attend RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL?
RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,190 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL serve?
RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL have?
RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL employs 85 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL?
At RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 69% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Black, 3% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Is RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by GRAND FORKS 1.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.