CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

www.gfschools.org/gfc

1,115 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.

1,115

Total Students

82.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	673
Hispanic	156
Black	60
Asian	22
Two or More	165
American Indian	37
Pacific Islander	2

White
673 (60.4%)
Two or More
165 (14.8%)
Hispanic
156 (14.0%)
Black
60 (5.4%)
American Indian
37 (3.3%)
Asian
22 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	1,115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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 9 290

Grade 10 271

Grade 11 293

Grade 12 261