Minot High School is a public high school in Minot, North Dakota, and serves the majority of the city. A second public high school, Minot North, opened in August 2024 with students from the northern portion of the city and Minot Air Force Base, thirteen miles north.
Serving 967 students in grades 11-12, Magic City Campus High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 967 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 5% in ND)
- Math Proficiency: 29%
- Reading Proficiency: 58%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Magic City Campus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Magic City Campus High School's student population of 967 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
967 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1887
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Magic City Campus High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)58%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
7%
5%
White
77%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Magicians
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Magic City Campus High School often compared to?
Magic City Campus High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nedrose High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Magic City Campus High School?
The graduation rate of Magic City Campus High School is 92%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Magic City Campus High School?
967 students attend Magic City Campus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Magic City Campus High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Magic City Campus High School?
Magic City Campus High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Magic City Campus High School offer ?
Magic City Campus High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Magic City Campus High School part of?
Magic City Campus High School is part of Minot 1 School District.
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