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Central High School

115 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203

About Central High School

Central High School is one of the best schools in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It offers a strong public education for students in grades 9–12. It is one of three high schools in the Grand Forks Public Schools district and has about 1,000 students. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14:1. The school is known for its strict academics, with 37% of students taking Advanced Placement® classes. There are a lot of different types of people in the student body. For example, 38% of students are minorities and 34% are considered economically disadvantaged. The school had a 33% proficiency in math and a 52% proficiency in reading for the 2025-2026 school year. Central High School has a great reputation in the community for being good at both academics and the arts, thanks to the district spending about $15,920 per student. It is one of the best schools in the area, and it is known for having a campus culture that encourages everyone to do well, and it is one of the best high school in North Dakota.

Central High School Contact Information

Address

115 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND, 58203

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Phone

(701) 746-2375

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 33%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 33% in Math and 52% in Reading.
81
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1091
Total Students
$43734
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 111 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Central High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 62.24%
Asian 1.65%
Hispanic 13.75%
Black 4.95%
Two+ Races 13.38%
Native Am. 4.03%
White
62.24%
Asian
1.65%
Hispanic
13.75%
Black
4.95%
Two+ Races
13.38%
Native Am.
4.03%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1091
47.02%
513 Female
52.98%
578 Male

Student Population

1091 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

272 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

This February, Grand Forks Central will induct a new class of nine into its Athletic Hall of Fame. This will honor decades of excellence from former athletes and coaches. In late February, the school will also hold a scholarship presentation to help seniors learn about the most recent financial aid options from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. Also, student leaders and members of the community recently got together for an all-school powwow and a speech invitational. These events showed off the wide range of cultural and academic skills that students and staff have on campus.

FAQ

Q1. Does Central High School help with national college entrance exams?

Ans. School students get a lot of help and resources to help them get ready for the ACT and SAT tests so they can reach their academic goals.

Q2. What is the school's historical importance?

Ans. Central High School is a key part of the community and gives students a strong sense of tradition and a long history of academic success.

Q3. Are there special programs for the arts?

Ans. School kids can take part in award-winning music and theater programs that help them become very creative and good at performing.

Q4. What are some ways to encourage students to be leaders?

Ans. An active student government lets students help plan events and speak up for the needs of the student body.

Q5. Are the school's sports programs competitive?

Ans. There are many sports teams at school that help students get in shape, learn discipline, and feel proud of their school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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