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MINOT 1

North Dakota · Public School District
22
Schools
7,700
Students
$16,919
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
32.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
87.9%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

MINOT 1 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 7,700 students across 22 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,919 is above average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 60/100.

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All Schools (22)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ERIK RAMSTAD MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08689
JIM HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08840
MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08189
MINOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 6-8 VIRTUAL ACADEMY06–0811
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL CAMPUS SCHOOL09–101,085
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,919+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
29%
State
55.5%
Local (property tax)
29.3%
Federal
15.2%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
7,700
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.9%
Opportunity Score60/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,919 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MINOT 1?
MINOT 1 has 22 public schools, serving a total of 7,700 students.
What is the graduation rate for MINOT 1?
The graduation rate is 87.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MINOT 1 spend per student?
MINOT 1 spends $16,919 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MINOT 1?
32% of students in MINOT 1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MINOT 1?
No, MINOT 1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MINOT 1 serve?
MINOT 1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MINOT 1?
The median opportunity score across schools in MINOT 1 is 60/100. 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.