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GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL

1548 school road, Grafton, ND 58237GRAFTON 18 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
284
Students
Total enrolled
$15,369
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 7% vs nat'l
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
63/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 26% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 284 students in grades 09–12 in Grafton, North Dakota.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,369 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 63th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in Grafton, North Dakota, serving grades 09–12 with 284 students. The district invests $15,369 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 63/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL

284
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
44%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution143 male · 141 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility44%
National avg 52% · 125 students
Student Composition
60%
33%
Asian1%
White60%
Hispanic / Latino33%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 380040600924

Academic Outcomes at GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
63
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 63th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 99th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 58237

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,369Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,369
State avg
$22,170
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,762
Student Support$2,920
Administration$1,844
Operations$2,305
Other$1,537
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,369 spent per student, an estimated $6,808 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
21%
State government
55.5%
Local (property tax)
20.9%
Federal programs
23.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (63/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
Middle
GRAFTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyWalsh County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGRAFTON 18 →
Phone: (701)352-1930
NCES ID: 380040600924
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Grafton seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a high-opportunity neighborhood and strong long-term outcomes for children. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in GRAFTON 18
Elem
CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
540 students · PK–06
● 63 opp49% FRL
Mid
GRAFTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
125 students · 07–08
● 63 opp48% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1548 school road, Grafton, ND 58237
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.