Central Valley High School

1556 Highway 81 Ne
Buxton, ND 58218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 89 students in grades 7-12, Central Valley High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

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School Overview

Central Valley High School's student population of 89 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Valley High School ranks within the top 5% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Valley High School is 0.06, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ND)
#16 out of 459 schools
(Top 5%)
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50-59%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70-79%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
1%
6%
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Black
n/a
5%
White
97%
73%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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≥50%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Central Valley High School and public school graduation rate of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Valley High School's ranking?
Central Valley High School is ranked #16 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Central Valley High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Central Valley High School?
89 students attend Central Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Central Valley High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Valley High School?
Central Valley High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central Valley High School offer ?
Central Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Valley High School part of?
Central Valley High School is part of Central Valley 3 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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