High Schools in Mandan 1

The Mandan 1 school district in North Dakota is home to three high schools: Mandan High School, Mandan Virtual High School, and Brave Center Academy. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and offer a diverse range of educational opportunities within the Mandan 1 district.

Mandan High School, the largest in the district with 1,138 students, has a relatively diverse student population but struggles with lower-than-average test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a lower statewide ranking compared to other North Dakota high schools. In contrast, the smaller Mandan Virtual High School and Brave Center Academy have much lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates, suggesting that smaller alternative schools may face challenges in supporting student success and retention.

The significant difference in spending per student between Mandan High School ($12,044) and the two smaller schools ($4,046) indicates that the district may allocate resources disproportionately, potentially contributing to the performance gaps observed. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios vary greatly, with Mandan Virtual High School having an extremely high ratio of 51 students per teacher, which could negatively impact the quality of instruction and personalized attention for students.