Grand Forks Public School District serves 10,974 students across Grand Forks County, North Dakota, with a teaching staff of 646. The district operates with per-pupil spending of $15,882, approximately $2,515 below the state average of $18,397.
Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 37.1%, slightly above the state average of 35.1%. However, the graduation rate of 74.2% significantly trails the state average of 90.2%, with a dropout rate of 6.0%. Chronic absenteeism at 22.0% represents a notable challenge in student engagement.
The student population reflects substantial diversity in needs. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 33.0% of enrollment, while 19.0% of students receive special education services. English learners represent 6.0% of the district. Racially, the district is predominantly White (63.0%), with meaningful representations of Black (11.0%), Hispanic (12.0%), and Asian (5.0%) students.
The combination of below-average per-pupil spending, elevated chronic absenteeism, and a graduation rate substantially below state levels suggests the district faces resource constraints and student engagement challenges. These factors may interact with the relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged and special education students, pointing to areas where additional support and intervention may be concentrated to improve outcomes.
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Total Students
10,974
Schools
N/AThis data is either not available at a state or per-district level, or will be added in the future.
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,882
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
37.1%
Accountability Score
81.0%
18031.3 / 22140.0 points
North Dakota uses the Accountability Pie framework under ESSA to evaluate schools across multiple indicators. Schools earn points in each category, and the total percentage represents overall accountability performance.
Percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards on North Dakota State Assessments (NDSA)
Median Student Growth Percentile (SGP) - measures academic progress compared to similar students statewide
ELA Growth Percentile
50
50 = typical growth
Math Growth Percentile
48
50 = typical growth
Math Proficiency
37.1%
Near state average
Graduation Rate
74.2%
16.0% below state avg
Chronic Absenteeism
22.0%
10.0% above state avg
Choice Ready
70.0%
5.0% above state avg
Composite
19.7
Reading
19.6
Science
20.2
Average Daily Attendance
92.8%
Full Academic Year students
Dropout Rate
6.0%
Grades 7-12
North Dakota evaluates schools using the Accountability Pie framework under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Schools earn points across multiple indicators including academic achievement, student growth, graduation rates, attendance, English learner progress, and Choice Ready graduate outcomes. The Choice Ready metric measures whether graduates are prepared for college, career, or military service.