Serving 71 students in grades 7-12, Drake 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 30% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Drake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Drake High School's student population of 71 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Drake 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 Drake High School is 0.08, 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
#260 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
96%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drake High School's ranking?
Drake High School is ranked #260 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Drake High School?
The graduation rate of Drake High School is 80%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Drake High School?
71 students attend Drake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Drake High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drake High School?
Drake High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Drake High School offer ?
Drake High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Drake High School part of?
Drake High School is part of Drake 57 School District.
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