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GRAND FORKS 1

North Dakota · Public School District
18
Schools
7,597
Students
$16,822
Per-Pupil Spend
+17% nat'l
33.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-19pp vs nat'l
92.7%
Graduation Rate
+6.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

GRAND FORKS 1 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 7,597 students across 18 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,822 is above average for a US public school district. 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (18)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
NATHAN TWINING MIDDLE SCHOOL06–0885
SCHROEDER MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08549
SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08549
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08513
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL09–121,093
COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL09–1285
RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL09–121,137
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,822+17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
27%
State
53.5%
Local (property tax)
27.3%
Federal
19.2%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (27%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
7,597
Students
33%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.7%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.7% graduation rate — 6.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,822 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in GRAND FORKS 1?
GRAND FORKS 1 has 18 public schools, serving a total of 7,597 students.
What is the graduation rate for GRAND FORKS 1?
The graduation rate is 92.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does GRAND FORKS 1 spend per student?
GRAND FORKS 1 spends $16,822 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in GRAND FORKS 1?
33% of students in GRAND FORKS 1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in GRAND FORKS 1?
No, GRAND FORKS 1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does GRAND FORKS 1 serve?
GRAND FORKS 1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for GRAND FORKS 1?
The median opportunity score across schools in GRAND FORKS 1 is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.