Serving 180 students in grades 7-12, Divide County 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Divide County High School's student population of 180 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Divide County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Divide County High School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#306 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
6%
Black
2%
5%
White
84%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Divide County High School's ranking?
Divide County High School is ranked #306 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Divide County High School?
The graduation rate of Divide County High School is 80%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Divide County High School?
180 students attend Divide County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Divide County High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Divide County High School?
Divide County High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Divide County High School offer ?
Divide County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Divide County High School part of?
Divide County High School is part of Divide County 1 School District.
School Reviews
1 2/10/2020
The teacher in this school pick favorite student and with those favorite they give them unfair advantages such as a higher grade. One of my teachers does not like me so that teacher gave me a D in their class but when I averaged out my grades, it should have been a C+. Our principal is another problem, he is only concerned about a certain student and he doesn't even talk to the other students. This school has about 130+ students so it's not that hard to talk to each of them at least once in the four years we are going to be here. One of the few good things about this school is our Guidance Counselor, she makes a personal connection with every student and she genuinely cares. Other teachers act like they hate you when they might not but they still act like it. The new teachers form 2019-2020 I, and many others feel like they should not have been hired. They don't know how to listen to students when they need help and they are generally not very good teachers. Yes a few of them did a very good job in the athletics department, with helping the Jr. High teams but I personally think that is all they are good for.
2 9/24/2006
The availability and ability to participate in extracurricular activities is excellent, because it is a small town and you can be involved in many activities. However, the administration of this school (superintendent and high school principal) are very set in their ways, opposed to changes that could be beneficial to the school system, and frequently biased in the ways they treat their staff.
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