Serving 50 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 25:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- 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:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Brave Center Academy's student population of 50 students has declined by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
50 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brave Center Academy is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. 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%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
10:1
American Indian
18%
11%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
4%
5%
White
64%
70%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
85%
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 40-59%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Brave Center Academy?
50 students attend Brave Center Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Brave Center Academy students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brave Center Academy?
Brave Center Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Brave Center Academy offer ?
Brave Center Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brave Center Academy part of?
Brave Center Academy is part of Mandan 1 School District.
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