Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
115 N 4th St,  Grand Forks, ND
Grand Forks Public Schools
3.8
4.2
1,091 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
600
Verbal
630
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
24
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
81.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
12%
State Average
13%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
286:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
White
66.3%
Hispanic
12.1%
Two or more races
11.7%
Black
4.8%
Native American
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Dakota 274 Students
North Dakota State University 137 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 90 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 52 Students
Northland Community & Technical College 38 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 28 Students
Colorado State University 27 Students
Minot State University 26 Students
Mayville State University 24 Students
Minnesota State University Moorhead 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 43 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Nursing 37 Students
Business 36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Physical Therapy 17 Students
Pre-Law Studies 14 Students
Music Teacher Education 13 Students
Marketing 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 117 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/21/2025
I have enjoyed my time at Central High School. The teachers are great and truly care about their student's academic and emotional well-being. My school counselor is wonderful and has helped me navigate many situations. I feel that I am prepared for college because of all the AP courses I have been able to take throughout my high school experience. If I had to change one thing, I would like to see more course offerings, such as AP Art History.
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
The staff was great, very friendly. Good tradition. Made lots of friends. Parking could be better. Beautiful school overall
5.0 Senior
10/14/2019
Administration has worked with me to figure out my modified schedule due to anxiety. Every teacher I've had has been very kind and usually accommodating.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
4.0 other
6/29/2014
I attended Central high school from 9-12 grade, and think that it was a wonderful school to attend. Most of the teachers put a lot of effort into effectively communicating their topic to their students, and were willing to donate extra time if a student had questions .I was in the AP classes, and fe...
3.0 student
1/26/2012
i go to school here and i have to say most of the teachers are nice..but then there are some who won`t give you the time of day. They are strict about school work and there are some teachers who care..but some things aren`t fair.
5.0 other
4/14/2011
I attented Central in the 60's to be fair to the town my father was in the air force and was transfered there from California, I never knew what he did wrong to get transfered to North Dakota. What a shock, the town people did not like the base people and the base people did not like the town people...
5.0 student
9/26/2009

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Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Grand Forks, ND and is served by the Grand Forks Public Schools in North Dakota. The school has a total enrollment of 1,091 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like East Grand Forks High School, East Grand Forks Senior High School, Red River High School, and more. Learn more about what Grand Forks has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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