Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School

Located on Capitol Hill in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School system is an open, regular public school district overseeing 35 operational schools. Situated in a geographic setting classified as a remote town with an 11.5% rural footprint, the district provides a comprehensive educational framework spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside ungraded instruction. As a non-charter district operating independently of a supervisory union, it serves as the foundational educational system for the island community, maintaining direct public outreach through its official website at http://www.cnmipss.org and main administrative phone line at (670) 237-3061.

The district supports a total enrollment of 8,965 students, comprising 4,705 male students and 4,260 female students. Its student population reflects a diverse demographic makeup composed of 5,224 Pacific Islander, 3,408 Asian, 199 Hispanic, 48 Black, 36 White, 26 multiracial, and 24 American Indian learners. To deliver instruction and oversee operations across its campuses, the district employs a total staff context of 2,372 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This educational team includes 1,056 FTE teachers, 225 FTE instructional aides, and 1,091 FTE support staff dedicated to serving the district's schools and communities.