Serving 42 students in grades 9-12, Brave Center Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brave Center Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Brave Center Academy's student population of 42 students has grown by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brave Center Academy is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
11:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
83%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ND state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brave Center Academy?
The graduation rate of Brave Center Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Brave Center Academy?
42 students attend Brave Center Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Brave Center Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brave Center Academy?
Brave Center Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brave Center Academy offer ?
Brave Center Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brave Center Academy part of?
Brave Center Academy is part of Mandan 1 School District.
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