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Red River High School

#1 in Best Public High Schools in Grand Forks County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 159 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    Red River High School is a highly rated, public school located in Grand Forks, ND. It has 1,121 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 32% of students are at least proficient in math and 39% in reading.
    gfschools.org
    (701) 746-2400
    2211 17th Ave S
    Grand Forks, ND 58201

    Red River High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    39%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    32%
    Average Graduation Rate
    92%
    Average SAT
    1370
    9 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    147 responses
    AP Enrollment
    9%
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    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $48,241
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $785
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $186,500
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    92%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.12 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.12 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 25 responses
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    • Rider Idol, pep rallys, hockey games
      44%
    • My favorite school events are the football games
      20%
    • Homecoming week, Prom, games
      12%
    • Pep rallies
      8%
    • Spirit Week
      8%
    • Homecoming
      4%
    • student council
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,121
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    28%
    92%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.13 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.13 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.13 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    12:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $72,185
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    1.1%
    56%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.16 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.16 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.16 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $15,295/ year
    National
    $12,239
    83%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.24 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.24 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.24 responses
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    Red River High School Reviews

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    I would say that there are some really positive things about Red River and some things that could be improved. For instance I have had the opportunity to be taught by some phenomenal teachers, but some teachers leave much to be desired. My most positive experiences at Red River have been through the athletics and music opportunities offered. Red River has a beautiful music department and a state-of-the-art performance hall. Red River truly values the arts.
    I also believe that the school does a good job creating fun student activities. A seemingly insignificant but actually fairly unfortunate downside of Red River is the lack of natural light in many of the classrooms.
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    A great school with so many opportunities for everyone. You can get involved in so many sport, clubs, productions they have something for everyone. Amazing teachers with tons of opportunities to take dual credit and AP classes. Very large vritety of students who all wanna help you get involved to injoy you high school time too. Tons of electives to choose from to fit every students intrest. From design classes to classes that teach on on the job skills like autos. R
    Red River High School is overall a fairly good high school. The teachers are generally good and the courses offered are very good, especially in the technical department there are a lot of options. There are plenty of music and arts events shown by the school including plays. There are also many clubs of various types, including robotics, games, foreign languages, and drama clubs.