Summary:
The Central Cass 17 school district is home to a single high school, Central Cass High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 in Casselton, North Dakota, with a total enrollment of 319 students.
Central Cass High School is a standout academic institution, having achieved a remarkable rise in state rankings from the 50th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 94th percentile in 2024-2025, earning a 5-star rating and ranking 8th out of 125 high schools in North Dakota. The school significantly outperforms state averages across all core subjects, with 10th-grade proficiency rates of 34% in Math (state: 22%), 69% in Reading (state: 41%), and 59% in Science (state: 30%). Reading proficiency is a particular strength, outpacing the state by 28 percentage points. The school also boasts a very high graduation rate of 97.1% (state: 84.2%), a low dropout rate of 1.0% (state: 4.0%), and a chronic absenteeism rate of just 7.0% (state: 20.0%), indicating a highly engaged and supportive school environment.
With a relatively low free/reduced lunch eligibility rate of 13.17%, the school serves a community with strong resources. Its per-student spending of $11,665 and a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1 suggest efficient resource allocation, achieving top-tier results without exceptionally high spending. The combination of dramatic academic improvement, exceptional attendance, and high graduation rates points to a deliberate and effective school-wide strategy that creates a healthy, high-performing learning environment for all students.
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