For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,344 students in Grand Forks, ND.
The top ranked public high schools in Grand Forks, ND are Central High School, Red River High School and Community Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Forks, ND public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Dakota public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Grand Forks have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Dakota public high schools.
Grand Forks, ND public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the North Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Red River High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public high school average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Grand Forks, ND (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 N 4th St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2375
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2375
Grades: 9-12
| 1,091 students
Rank: #22.
Red River High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2211 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2400
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,171 students
Rank: #33.
Community Alternative High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Stanford Rd Ste B
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 795-2777
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 795-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Grand Forks, North Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grand Forks Area Career & Technical Center (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
2400 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 787-4872
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 787-4872
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Grand Forks Spec Ed Unit (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2400 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 746-2230
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 746-2230
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
615 N 25th St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2310
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-2310
Grades: K-5
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Grand Forks, ND?
The top ranked public high schools in Grand Forks, ND include Central High School, Red River High School and Community Alternative High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grand Forks?
3 public high schools are located in Grand Forks.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Forks?
Grand Forks public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Dakota public high schools average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Grand Forks are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Grand Forks include: Central High School vs. Red River High School, Red River High School vs. Central High School
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