NORTHERN CASS HIGH SCHOOL

NORTHERN CASS 97
16021 18th St SE
Hunter, ND 58048
205 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Northern Cass High School, located in Hunter, North Dakota, serves as the heart of the Northern Cass School District. Operating under a philosophy of "Learner-Centered Education," the school focuses on personalizing the academic experience to meet the individual needs, interests, and paces of its students. By moving away from traditional grade-level structures in favor of competency-based learning, the school emphasizes mastery of skills and knowledge, ensuring that students are well-prepared for life beyond the classroom.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, tight-knit community of Hunter and the surrounding rural areas. With a strong commitment to fostering positive relationships, Northern Cass provides a supportive environment that encourages student agency, character development, and active participation in extracurricular activities. By prioritizing innovation and collaboration, the school aims to create a transformative educational experience that empowers students to become lifelong learners and productive contributors to their communities.
205
Total Students
13.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    202 (98.5%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.0%)
  • Black
    1 (0.5%)
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: NORTHERN CASS 97
Phone: (701)874-2322
Website: http://www.northerncassschool.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 8
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 55
Grade 10 47
Grade 11 47
Grade 12 56
Gender Ratio