CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

www.gfschools.org/gfc

1,093 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central High School, located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, serves as a cornerstone of the Grand Forks Public Schools district. Situated at 115 N 4th St, the school has a long-standing history as the city’s original high school. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce, while fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and civic responsibility.

Beyond its core academics, Central High School is known for its vibrant school spirit and extensive extracurricular programming. The school provides a wide variety of athletics, fine arts programs, and student-led organizations, which are central to its efforts to build a well-rounded community. By balancing traditional educational values with modern initiatives, Central High remains a focal point for student development within the Grand Forks community.

1,093

Total Students

84.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	725
Hispanic	132
Black	53
Asian	13
Two or More	128
American Indian	42

White
725 (66.3 %)
Hispanic
132 (12.1 %)
Two or More
128 (11.7 %)
Black
53 (4.8 %)
American Indian
42 (3.8 %)
Asian
13 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GRAND FORKS 1
Phone:	(701)746-2375
Website:	http://www.gfschools.org/gfc
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,093
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 298

Grade 10 289

Grade 11 267

Grade 12 239