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MANDAN 1

North Dakota · Public School District
11
Schools
4,336
Students
$19,056
Per-Pupil Spend
+33% nat'l
31.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-21pp vs nat'l
86.4%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

MANDAN 1 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 4,336 students across 11 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,056 is above average for a US public school district. 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 59/100.

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All Schools (11)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
MANDAN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08928
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BRAVE CENTER ACADEMY09–1249
MANDAN HIGH SCHOOL09–121,138
MANDAN VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL09–1251
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,056+33% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
32%
State
49.7%
Local (property tax)
31.5%
Federal
18.8%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (32%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
4,336
Students
31%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.4%
Opportunity Score59/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,056 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MANDAN 1?
MANDAN 1 has 11 public schools, serving a total of 4,336 students.
What is the graduation rate for MANDAN 1?
The graduation rate is 86.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MANDAN 1 spend per student?
MANDAN 1 spends $19,056 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MANDAN 1?
31% of students in MANDAN 1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MANDAN 1?
No, MANDAN 1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MANDAN 1 serve?
MANDAN 1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MANDAN 1?
The median opportunity score across schools in MANDAN 1 is 59/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.