Serving 233 students in grades 7-12, Oakes High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Oakes High School's student population of 233 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oakes High School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakes High School is 0.20, 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
#166 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
6%
Black
1%
5%
White
89%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakes High School's ranking?
Oakes High School is ranked #166 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakes High School?
The graduation rate of Oakes High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Oakes High School?
233 students attend Oakes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Oakes High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakes High School?
Oakes High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oakes High School offer ?
Oakes High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakes High School part of?
Oakes High School is part of Oakes 41 School District.
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